by Kevin Hirzel | Aug 3, 2020 | Condo Law, Homeowners Association Law, Real Estate Law
Every Michigan condominium association goes through a transition in which control of the board of directors is transferred from developer control to co-owner control. In many condominium associations, it is not uncommon for a developer to attempt to retain control of...
by Kayleigh Long | Jul 17, 2020 | Condo Law, Homeowners Association Law
In 2009, 87.8% of American households had either a cable or satellite TV subscription; however, by the end of 2019, that number dropped to just 65.3% of American households, as more American households “cut the cord” and turned to internet-based TV subscriptions, such...
by Fallon O'Guinn-Baker | Jul 12, 2020 | Condo Law, Homeowners Association Law, Real Estate Law
As governors around the country ease stay-at-home restrictions, community association boards are forced to make difficult decisions regarding opening common areas, where once ordinary activities such as going to the gym or swimming pool or throwing a party are now...
by Kevin Hirzel | May 26, 2020 | Condo Law, Homeowners Association Law
Michiganders living in condominiums and homeowners associations have been subject to some form of a stay-at-home order since March 24, 2020 due to COVID-19. However, Governor Gretchen Whitmer has started reopening portions of Northern Michigan, and it is expected that...
by Kayleigh Long | Apr 23, 2020 | Condo Law, Homeowners Association Law, Real Estate Law
Community associations just wrapped up soliciting, reviewing, negotiating and executing contracts with vendors for a multitude of services to be performed throughout this upcoming year, including landscaping, infrastructure maintenance, repairs and new construction,...
by Hirzel Law | Mar 17, 2020 | Condo Law, Homeowners Association Law
On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus outbreak (“COVID-19”) a pandemic. On March 12, 2020, Governor Whitmer ordered all K-12 schools closed through April 6, 2020 and numerous major sports events, concerts, plays and trade shows...
