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This article is the second in a series about changes in the MCIOA. In this series of articles, we are analyzing the different provisions of SF 1750, which made numerous changes to the Minnesota Common Interest Ownership Act (“MCIOA”). With the exception of a few changes in definitions, which were...
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If the nights are getting chillier, the leaves are beginning to change color, and kids have gone back to school, what season is it? Fall? Nope. It’s budget season! Since most associations’ fiscal year coincides with the calendar year, many associations are in the throes of planning and budgeting for...
A Transfer on Death Deed (TODD) is a Minnesota real estate document that transfers property upon death. Similar to a named beneficiary on a life insurance policy, upon the death of an individual, a TODD will automatically transfer real estate to a beneficiary without having to go through probate. Sounds...
Trademarks are one of the most overlooked assets of any organization. A trademark is the way that customers remember and find your business, yet many owners do not take an easy step available to protect that important resource. Under US law, a company or individual has the right to a...
It’s that time of year — cabin fever! Everyone loves to escape to the lake on the weekends. What’s not to love? Family, friends, and good memories being made. However, what happens when the owner passes? The fun and memories do not need to end. Make your family cabin a...
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....
Writing Community Association rules and regulations can seem like a daunting task. Here is a list of 10 Do’s and Don’ts to help you when drafting your community association rules: Make the rules logical and reasonable. Make the rules illogical and unreasonable.
... 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...
On This Episode: Trump Report Card for 4th Quarter 2018 Moore About the World: Wherever geopolitics and business strategy crash into history, most of this has happened before. Adding his unique brand of wit and wisdom to his problem-fixing experience as a veteran lawyer, Terry Moore mines the past...
On This Episode: The Russian Invasion and Occupation of Ukraine Part 2 Moore About the World Wherever geopolitics and business strategy crash into history, most of this has happened before. Adding his unique brand of wit and wisdom to his problem-fixing experience as a veteran lawyer, Terry Moore mines...
On This Episode: The Russian Invasion and Occupation of Ukraine Part 1 Moore About the World: Wherever geopolitics and business strategy crash into history, most of this has happened before. Adding his unique brand of wit and wisdom to his problem-fixing experience as a veteran lawyer, Terry Moore mines...