The Top 3 Things You Must Know About HUD’s New Guidance on Assistance and Emotional Support Animals

5 years ago

On January 28, 2020, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued new guidance on how housing providers, such…

Kevin Hirzel Elected to the Community Associations Institute’s Board of Trustees

5 years ago

Kevin Hirzel, the Managing Member of Hirzel Law, PLC, was elected to a two (2) year term on the Community…

Resolving Satellite Dish Location Disputes: Sastin 2, LLC v Hemingway Association, Inc.

5 years ago

Homeowner associations often seek to exercise architectural control over exterior structures within their communities which impact community aesthetics.  For some…

2019 CAI Law Seminar Best Manuscript Award Recipient, Kevin Hirzel

5 years ago

Each year the CAI Law Seminar Planning Committee reviews over 50 presentations and topic submissions focused solely on community association…

HOA Violates the Fair Housing Act by Denying a Service Animal Clubhouse Access

6 years ago

In Sanzaro v Ardiente Homeowners Association, et. al., Docket No. 2:11-CV0-1143-RFB-CWH, 2019 WL 1049380 (D Nev, March 5, 2019), a…

Avoiding Religious Discrimination Claims in Condominiums and HOA’s

6 years ago

Overview of Religious Discrimination under the Fair Housing Act The Federal Fair Housing Act (“FHA”), 42 U.S.C. §3601, et. seq.…

Congratulations to Kevin Hirzel and Matthew Heron on Being Appointed to CAI National Committees

6 years ago

Kevin Hirzel will honorably be starting his 2 year term on the CAI National Government & Public Affairs committee beginning…

#communityassociationstoo: Community Associations Liability for Sexual Harassment Under HUD Hostile Environment Rules

6 years ago

In the summer of 2013, Kayla West began looking for a house to rent in Georgia. She came across a…

Wi-Fi Issues in Your Condominium Association or HOA

6 years ago

Wi-Fi has become a necessity for almost anyone who lives in a condominium association.  However, the law is often slow…

PREEMPTION! The FCC’s Adoption of the OTARD Rules and Their Application to Condominium and Homeowners Associations

8 years ago

    In Section 207 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (the “Act”), Congress directed the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) to…