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LEGAL MARIJUANA: HOW WILL IT IMPACT MICHIGAN CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATIONS?
Michigan became the 10th state to legalize the recreational use of marijuana when voters approved Proposal 1 and enacted the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act (the “Act”) on November 6, 2018. The highlights of the Act are as follows: A person that is...
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Announcing the Addition of Courtney Q. Moore, Esq. and Kayleigh B. Long, Esq.
Hirzel Law, PLC Welcomes Courtney Q. Moore, Esq. and Kayleigh B. Long, Esq. to the Firm. Courtney Q. Moore, Esq. joined Hirzel Law, PLC in October of 2018. Ms. Moore focuses her practice on community association law and real estate law. She graduated from the...
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MICHIGAN COURT OF APPEALS RULES IN FAVOR OF TOWNSHIP IN ZONING ORDINANCE DISPUTE OVER SHORT-TERM RENTALS
BACKGROUND On October 25, 2018, the Michigan Court of Appeals issued an unpublished opinion in the matter of Concerned Property Owners of Garfield Township, Inc v Charter Township of Garfield, unpublished per curiam opinion of the Court of Appeals, issued October 25,...
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MCL 559.234 and Mich Admin R 559.111: Know the rules related to shared recreational facilities in Condominiums
Recreational facilities in condominiums are often one of the many amenities that draw potential purchasers to a particular condominium. Co-owners enjoy the use of recreational facilities such as barbeques, basketball courts, boat launches/slips, clubhouses, gyms,...
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“10 Best” Attorney Client Satisfaction in Real Estate Law|Award Recipients, Kevin Hirzel, Joe Wloszek, William Kolobaric and Brandan Hallaq
Congratulations to Kevin Hirzel, Joe Wloszek, William Kolobaric and Brandan Hallaq on being the 2018 recipients of the "10 Best" attorney client satisfaction in Real estate law award. A significant achievement recognized by the American Institute of Legal Counsel. The...
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2018 SUPER LAWYERS RISING STARS AWARD RECIPIENTS KEVIN HIRZEL, JOE WLOSZEK, JOHN CALVIN AND BRANDAN HALLAQ
Congratulations to Kevin Hirzel, Joe Wloszek, John Calvin and Brandan Hallaq of Hirzel Law, PLC on being selected as Super Lawyers “Rising Stars” for 2018. Being named a “Rising Star” is a significant honor as no more than 2.5 percent of attorneys in the state are...
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IS YOUR ASSOCIATION PROTECTED AGAINST THEFT, EMBEZZLEMENT AND FRAUD?
Condominium associations and homeowners associations collect assessments from homeowners earmarked for the benefit of the community. However, there are times when board members, property managers or, more generally, thieves misappropriate or embezzle monies intended...
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HB 6304: HOA’s could not ban or require approval for solar panels, clothes lines or wind turbines
On September 5, 2018, Rep. Sheldon Neeley introduced HB 6304 in order to invalidate provisions in the governing documents of homeowners’ association that ban “energy-saving improvements” or require approval from a homeowner’s association to install an “energy-saving...
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How to Avoid Construction Liens in Michigan Condominium Projects
Condominium associations hire contractors for capital improvements, repairs and for restoration work to the general and limited common elements, if appropriate. When a condominium association hires a contractor to provide labor, services or materials to the...
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MI Court rules that MCL 559.208 does not protect a Condominium Association’s lien priority after taking a deed in lieu of foreclosure
In Stonehenge Condominium Association v Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, NA, unpublished opinion of the Court of Appeals, issued July 24, 2018 (Docket No. 339106), the Michigan Court of Appeals held that a condominium association’s lien priority over a second...
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