by Kevin Hirzel | Mar 19, 2018 | Articles of Incorporation, Board of Directors, Bylaws, Condo and HOA Cases, Director and Officer Liability, Michigan Condominium Attorney, Michigan Condominium Lawyer, Michigan Nonprofit Corporation Act, Summer Resorts
In McGue v Glenbrook Beach Association, unpublished opinion of the Court of Appeals, issued March 6, 2018 (Docket No. 337785), the Michigan Court of Appeals upheld the trial court’s dismissal of an owner’s claim against a Michigan Summer Resort Owners Association for...
by Kevin Hirzel | Jan 12, 2018 | Articles of Incorporation, Board of Directors, Bylaws, Condo and HOA Cases, Condominium Document Amendments, Condominium Document Enforcement, Developers, Master Deed, Michigan Condominium Act, Michigan Condominium Attorney, Michigan Condominium Lawyer, Michigan Nonprofit Corporation Act
As previously discussed in HB 4446 allows Michigan Condominium Associations to enforce restrictions and defend lawsuits, it is not uncommon for developers to insert anti-lawsuit provisions into condominium documents that later have drastic consequences for Michigan...
by Brandan A. Hallaq | Dec 14, 2017 | Bylaws, Condo and HOA Assessments, Condo and HOA Cases, Director and Officer Liability, Master Deed, Michigan Condominium Act, Michigan Condominium Lawyer, Michigan Nonprofit Corporation Act, Planned Unit Development, Property Managers, Restrictive Covenants, Rules and Regulations
Introduction With Christmas just around the corner, many community associations are currently planning parties to celebrate the holiday season. Holiday parties are a great way to bring the community together and converse with your neighbors. These parties frequently...
by Joe Wloszek | Oct 13, 2017 | Michigan Condominium Lawyer, Michigan Nonprofit Corporation Act
At least once a year, property managers, attorneys or the association itself files corporate documents with the State of Michigan’s Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (“LARA”) on behalf of the association. In a Michigan condominium...
by Kevin Hirzel | Jun 5, 2017 | Bylaws, Condominium Document Amendments, Condominium Document Enforcement, Construction, Electric Vehicles, Insurance, Michigan Condominium Attorney, Michigan Condominium Lawyer, Michigan Nonprofit Corporation Act, Rules and Regulations, Technology
Electric vehicles are increasing in popularity throughout the United States and create unique challenges for Michigan condominium associations, especially those that were created before electric vehicles were even contemplated. Experts project that by 2040, at least...
by Brandan A. Hallaq | Mar 29, 2017 | Board of Directors, Bylaws, Condo and HOA Cases, Condominium Document Amendments, Developers, Master Deed, Michigan Condominium Lawyer, Michigan Nonprofit Corporation Act, Planned Unit Development, Property Managers, Summer Resorts
Congratulations to Kevin Hirzel and Joe Wloszek who have both been selected as “Rising Stars” by Super Lawyers for 2017. Being named as a Rising Star is a significant honor as no more that 2.5 percent of attorneys in the state are awarded the designation...
