by Fallon O'Guinn-Baker | Sep 24, 2019 | Bylaws, Condo and HOA Cases, Condominium Document Enforcement, Master Deed, Michigan Business Attorney, Michigan Business Law, Michigan Real Estate Attorney, Michigan Real Estate Cases, Restrictive Covenants, Rules and Regulations, Site Condominium, Social Media
A site condominium is a type of condominium that exists in Michigan and is composed of single-family homes. Site condominium units are still subject to restrictions contained in a Master Deed and Condominium Bylaws and it is important that purchasers review the...
by William Kolobaric | Sep 17, 2019 | Liens, Michigan Business Attorney, Michigan Business Law, Taxes
In Yarmouth Commons Ass’n v Norwood, et al., 299 F. Supp.3d 862 (E.D. Mich., 2017), the United States District Court held that a prior recorded condominium lien had priority over a federal tax lien but only to the extent of the amount stated in the lien notice. Facts...
by Fallon O'Guinn-Baker | Aug 30, 2019 | Michigan Business Attorney, Michigan Business Law, Michigan Condominium Lawyer, Michigan HOA Attorney, Michigan Real Estate Attorney
Congratulations to John Calvin, Brandan Hallaq, Kevin Hirzel and Joe Wloszek of Hirzel Law, PLC on being selected as Super Lawyers “Rising Stars” for 2019. Being named a “Rising Star” is a significant honor as no more than 2.5 percent of attorneys in the state are...
by Joe Wloszek | Jul 9, 2019 | Board of Directors, Bylaws, Condo and HOA Cases, Condominium Document Enforcement, Construction, Deed Restrictions, Michigan Business Attorney, Michigan Condominium Lawyer, Michigan HOA Attorney, Property Managers, Restrictive Covenants, Zoning
In Michigan, many condominium documents contain a limitation that a Unit may be used for “residential purposes” only. Historically, an owner or the developer of a parcel of property could impose reasonable building, use, and occupancy restrictions on a parcel of...
by Fallon O'Guinn-Baker | Jun 28, 2019 | Michigan Business Attorney, Michigan Business Law, Michigan Condominium Attorney, Michigan Condominium Lawyer, Michigan HOA Attorney, Michigan Real Estate Attorney
Each year the CAI Law Seminar Planning Committee reviews over 50 presentations and topic submissions focused solely on community association law from over 100 potential presenters to determine the breakout sessions for the following year’s event. Only one-third of the...
by Fallon O'Guinn-Baker | Feb 28, 2019 | Michigan Business Attorney, Michigan HOA Attorney, Michigan Real Estate Attorney
Kevin Hirzel will honorably be starting his 2 year term on the CAI National Government & Public Affairs committee beginning January 1, 2019. He is proud to be a part of this great organization. CAI advances excellence in public policy through advocacy before...
