by Hirzel Law | Jan 31, 2017 | Homeowners Association Law
When a developer starts a project in Michigan, often it is easier/cheaper to create a site condominium or a homeowner’s association (“HOA”) rather than platting single family homes. As the developer sells enough units, control of the site condominium or HOA transfers...
by Kevin Hirzel | Dec 5, 2016 | Condo Law, Homeowners Association Law
In Petersen Financial LLC v Twin Creeks LLC, issued November 22, 2016 (Docket No. 329019) (Published Opinion) the Michigan Court of Appeals held that deed restrictions that were not within the chain of title were not enforceable. In 2000, Twin Creeks, LLC owned the...
by Matthew Heron | Oct 28, 2016 | Condo Law, Homeowners Association Law
Introduction Through the Zoning Enabling Act, MCL 125.3101, et seq., Michigan has delegated to its municipalities many of the functions related to the regulation and development of land. With this delegation comes a responsibility to administer and...
by Kevin Hirzel | Oct 20, 2016 | Condo Law, Homeowners Association Law
Michigan House Bill 5980 was introduced on October 19, 2016. House Bill 5980 would amend MCL 559.154, Section 54 of the Michigan Condominium Act, and require that all disputes between co-owners and/or the Association, including those that involve the interpretation of...
by Kevin Hirzel | Sep 12, 2016 | Condo Law, Hirzel Law Firm News, Homeowners Association Law
It is back to school season and fall is a perfect time for condominium board members to educate themselves on Michigan Condominium and HOA Law. Whether you are a seasoned condominium board member or new condominium board member, Kevin Hirzel’s seminars will have...
by Kevin Hirzel | Sep 2, 2016 | Condo Law, Homeowners Association Law
In Vansteenhouse v Winslow, issued June 28, 2016 (Docket No. 326224) (Unpublished Opinion) the Michigan Court of Appeals was required to determine whether a property owner violated deed restrictions by having a camper on their property. The deed restrictions...
