How to Resolve Conflicting Requests for Reasonable Accommodations Under the Federal Fair Housing Act

3 years ago

Handling requests for reasonable accommodations under the federal Fair Housing Act, 42 USC § 3601 et seq. (“FHA”), can be…

Prepare your Condo for the New Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Lending Requirements

3 years ago

The Surfside condominium collapse was devastating for the condominium community and served as a wakeup call for many condominium associations. …

Kevin Hirzel’s Article on HOA Holiday Decorations Featured in the Washington Post

3 years ago

Kevin Hirzel’s “A guide to holiday decorating that will keep you off your HOA’s naughty list” was recently published in…

HUD to Investigate Housing Discrimination Based on Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation

4 years ago

On February 11, 2021, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) published a memorandum that directed its Office…

Neighbor Disputes within Homeowners Associations: When Should the HOA Intervene?

4 years ago

Disputes between neighbors in a homeowners association inevitably arise.  HOA board members often face difficult decisions in deciding whether to…

Kevin Hirzel’s Article in The Washington Post: Know Which Coronavirus-Related Risks are Covered by Your Association’s Insurance

5 years ago

As governors around the country ease stay-at-home restrictions, community association boards are forced to make difficult decisions regarding opening common…

Kevin Hirzel’s Article on COVID-19 Risks and Community Association Insurance Featured in The Washington Post

5 years ago

Kevin Hirzel wrote an article, “Know which coronavirus-related risks are covered by your association’s insurance”,  for the Washington Post. The…

Kevin Hirzel Wins 2020 CAI Law Seminar Best Manuscript Award

5 years ago

Kevin Hirzel, Esq., the Managing Member of Hirzel Law, PLC was recently honored by the College of Community Association Lawyers (“CCAL”) and…

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…