WEBINAR REPLAY: H&J HOA Fall Webinar
A complimentary replay of the Hellmuth & Johnson Homeowners Association Fall Webinar is available for download. Topics for this webinar include information about: Amending Governing Documents, presented by Joel Hilgendorf and Nancy Polomis Negotiating Management Documents, presented by David Hellmuth and Phaedra Howard Time for Q&A The speakers for this webinar include: David G. Hellmuth, […]
Collection Amidst COVID
The worldwide COVID-19 pandemic has thrown everyone for a loop. While unemployment rates are slowing dropping, they are still well above where they were pre-COVID-19. Millions of people have been furloughed or laid off. Many are underemployed, earning far less than they were at their pre-COVID jobs. Regardless of their members’ employment status, however, homeowners […]
ALERT: Minnesota Housing Announces Launch of COVID-19 Housing Assistance Program
Minnesota Housing, the state’s housing finance agency, has launched its COVID-19 Housing Assistance Program. The program provides housing assistance payments to help prevent evictions, prevent homelessness and maintain housing stability. To qualify, households must meet all of the following criteria: Be a Minnesota resident. Be a renter or homeowner with an income at or below 300% of […]
Is Association Living Right for You?
The kids are all grown—and showing no signs of moving back in with mom and dad. The new job requires lots more travel. Dealing with lawn mowing and snow-blowing just isn’t appealing. There are lots of reasons buyers may find living in a townhome or condominium community attractive. But, before they sign a purchase agreement, […]
COVID-19, Chapter 3: Re-opening Amenities of an Association
On June 5, 2020, Governor Walz issued Executive Order 20-74, which outlined parameters regarding the gradual re-opening of various facilities, including pools and fitness centers. This post updates my prior post on the topic. Under Order 20-74, all pools and fitness centers may open, but only in accordance with the guidance outlined on the Stay […]
WEBINAR REPLAY: H&J HOA Spring Seminar
A complimentary replay of the Hellmuth & Johnson Homeowners Association Spring Seminar is available for download. Topics for this spring webinar include information about: Assistance Animals Collections And a Lighting Round including issues related current hot topics such as Smoking, Political Signs/Campaigning, Books and Records The speakers for this webinar include: Nancy T. Polomis, attorney […]
COVID-19, Chapter 2: Re-opening Amenities of an Association
As we continue to deal with the impact of the COVID-19 virus on our daily routines, we must consider what those routines might look like in the coming weeks and months. For many residents of homeowners associations, that daily routine might include use of various amenities in the community. Since the various executive orders issued […]
Client Alert: HUD Issues Guidance on Assistance Animals
On January 28, 2020, the US Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) issued its “Assistance Animals Notice” (Notice). The Notice includes two attachments: The first attachment recommends a set of best practices for housing providers (including homeowners associations) to better ensure compliance with the Fair Housing Act (FHA) in responding to a person’s request […]
No increase in dues this year? Don’t pop the champagne corks yet!
I have lost track of how many times I have been told by the president of an association, “We haven’t had to raise dues in five years.” It’s usually said with great pride. And then I burst her bubble. Managing expenses is of course a primary objective for association boards, but not raising dues (assessments) […]
Insurance Myths: Does “Full Replacement Cost” Insurance Requirement Really Mean an Association has to Cover Everything?
I recently had a conversation with an insurance agent who acknowledged he “didn’t deal much with homeowners associations.” His client lived in an association, and had suffered damage within his townhome that the agent thought should be covered under the association’s master insurance policy. He believed that, if a declaration states that the association’s master […]