by Hirzel Law | Apr 28, 2016 | Condo Law, Homeowners Association Law
On April 13, 2016, State Representative Pat Somerville introduced House Bill 5546 of 2016, which would modify the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, MCL 600.5801. Later that day, the House Bill was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Importantly, this major...
by Kevin Hirzel | Apr 19, 2016 | Condo Law, Homeowners Association Law
Even though the real estate market is gradually improving, condominium and homeowner communities are still faced with instances where a delinquent member abandons their unit/home and stops mortgage payments, but the lender does not foreclose. While condominium...
by Hirzel Law | Apr 12, 2016 | Condo Law, Homeowners Association Law
As April 15th approaches, many Michigan residents are reviewing various sources of gross income, tax credits and tax deductions in order to prepare individual or joint income tax returns. In addition to personal income taxes, newer directors may be unaware that their...
by Matthew Heron | Apr 5, 2016 | Condo Law, Homeowners Association Law
Introduction Two-wheeled personal mobility devices, or hoverboards, were the ubiquitous holiday gift in 2015. Small, new and exciting, these contraptions quickly shot to the top of the wish list for many individuals, even those not technologically savvy. Once the...
by Matthew Heron | Mar 4, 2016 | Condo Law, Homeowners Association Law
Matthew W. Heron, Esq. Introduction A well-run condominium can be thought of as having two components: (1) physical assets, which are the buildings, structures, and grounds on which the condominium is located; and (2) financial assets, which are the funds necessary to...
by Kevin Hirzel | Mar 1, 2016 | Homeowners Association Law
In Liss v. Lewiston–Richard Inc, 478 Mich. 203; 732 NW2d 514 (2007), the Michigan Supreme Court held that a residential home builder was exempt from compliance with the Michigan Consumer Protection Act, MCL 445.901 et seq. The Michigan Supreme Court reasoned that MCL...
