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Every so often, I have a conversation with a homeowner that starts out something like this: Owner: I got this letter that says I’ve been fined. Attorney: That’s correct. You violated the leasing restrictions in the Declaration. Owner: Oh yeah? Well, I never signed up to be in this association....

As we reflect on the successes of 2018 and anticipate those of 2019, it’s worthwhile to consider how successful businesses are built and how they thrive. Successful businesses and successful business professionals highlight the importance of leadership, entrepreneurial vision, and creativity. “Success”— however defined—is the goal of every professional and...

Minnesota Statutes Chapter 515B, the Minnesota Common Interest Ownership Act (“MCIOA”), was amended in 2017 to establish new requirements regarding preventative maintenance plans, maintenance schedules and maintenance budgets. The specific requirements vary depending on the date that the common interest community (“CIC”) was created. This article is limited to the...

In 2018, residential rental properties face an environment of increasing regulation at all levels of government: local, state, and federal. After 15 years around multifamily rental properties, even I find it difficult to keep track of the growing patchwork of laws, statutes, ordinances, and rules. One critical aspect of successfully...