Take the Guesswork Out of Governing Your Michigan Community Association
Now in its third edition, Hirzel's Handbook: How to Operate a Michigan Condo or HOA continues to be the go-to resource for board members and property managers who want to lead with confidence. Serving on a condo or HOA board is a serious responsibility, but with this handbook, you will not have to do it alone or without training.
Written by Kevin Hirzel, one of the top community association lawyers in the United States, this book breaks down complicated legal concepts into simple, practical strategies to set your community association up for success!
Hirzel's Handbook provides essential insights on how to:
- Understand the laws that govern your specific type of community association
- Implement best practices for finances, governance, and general operations
- Navigate insurance coverage and the different types of policies
- Manage the transition from developer to owner control
- Enforce the governing documents and effectively remedy bylaw violations
- Collect delinquent assessments in an efficient manner
- Update governing documents to account for legal and societal changes
- Avoid costly Fair Housing complaints and compliance mistakes
Whether you are a newly elected or seasoned board member, this book is your essential tool for running a Michigan condo or HOA the right way.
Your community deserves smart leadership. Start here.
Kevin Hirzel is the Managing Member of Hirzel Law, PLC, an award-winning community association law firm that serves clients throughout Michigan and Illinois. Mr. Hirzel has been recognized by Best Lawyers, Leading Lawyers, and Super Lawyers. He is a Fellow in the College of Community Association Lawyers (CCAL), a distinction held by fewer than 200 attorneys nationwide. An accomplished author, Mr. Hirzel has published articles on community association law in CAI's Common Ground Magazine and the Washington Post. He is also the author of Hirzel's Handbook: How to Operate a Michigan Condo or HOA (1st - 3rd Editions) and Hirzel's Handbook: How to Operate an Illinois Condo or HOA. Mr. Hirzel has been featured as a legal expert on community association issues by national media outlets, including CBS, CNBC, Fox News, Fox Business News, NPR, Newsmax, and the Wall Street Journal. His interviews have also appeared on programs such as the Dan Abrams Show (SiriusXM Radio), Dr. Drew Midday Live (KABC Radio), and the Law & Crime Network. A dynamic speaker, Mr. Hirzel frequently lectures on community association law at state and national conferences, sharing his expertise with a broad audience.
