by Kevin Hirzel | Dec 4, 2019 | Bylaws, Condominium Document Amendments, Condominium Document Enforcement, Deed Restrictions, Master Deed, Michigan Condominium Attorney, Michigan Condominium Lawyer, Michigan HOA Attorney, Restrictive Covenants
As previously discussed in, Amendment to the Marketable Record Title Act puts Michigan Restrictive Covenants at Risk, the Michigan Marketable Record Title Act, MCL 565.101, eq seq., was amended at the end of 2018, via 2018 PA 572, and may have unforeseen consequences...
by Kevin Hirzel | Sep 10, 2019 | Condo and HOA Cases, Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Emotional Support Animals, Fair Housing Act, Michigan Condominium Lawyer, Michigan HOA Attorney, Rules and Regulations
On September 3, 2019, Representative Matt Hill introduced House Bill 4910, which would create the “Misrepresentation of Emotional Support Animals Act” and criminalize a fake request for an emotional support animal. Requests for emotional support animals...
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 | Jun 21, 2019 | Board of Directors, Bylaws, Condo and HOA Assessments, Condo and HOA Cases, Landlord/Tenant, Master Deed, Michigan HOA Attorney, Michigan Real Estate Attorney, Rules and Regulations
WXYZ Detroit (Channel 7) recently interviewed Kevin Hirzel regarding the debate over HOA’s. The interview discusses the pros and cons of Homeowner’s Associations, what you need to know before entering into binding agreements with your association and how your day to...
