Community Associations Archives | Hellmuth & Johnson

What Community Associations Need to Know about Operating During the COVID-19 Crisis

March 25, 2020March 26, 2020 | Phaedra J. Howard

The COVID-19 pandemic has created a whole new set of issues that community associations must now deal with for the first time. Although the situation... Continue Reading...

Community Associations, Landlord Law, Uncategorized

Client Alert: HUD Issues Guidance on Assistance Animals

January 29, 2020January 30, 2020 | Nancy T. Polomis

On January 28, 2020, the US Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) issued its “Assistance Animals Notice” (Notice). The Notice includes two attachments: The... Continue Reading...

Community Associations

No increase in dues this year? Don’t pop the champagne corks yet!

January 29, 2020 | Nancy T. Polomis

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... Continue Reading...

Community Associations

It’s Budget Season! Revisiting a Board’s Fiduciary Duties to the Association

September 26, 2019September 27, 2019 | Nancy T. Polomis

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? ... Continue Reading...

Community Associations

When Did I Sign Up for this Association?

April 10, 2019May 8, 2019 | Nancy T. Polomis

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... Continue Reading...

Community Associations

Top 10 Do’s & Don’ts of Drafting Community Association Rules and Regulations

February 21, 2019February 21, 2019 | David G. Hellmuth

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... Continue Reading...

Community Associations

January 1 Deadline for Preventative Maintenance Plans, Schedules and Budgets

December 11, 2018December 12, 2018 | Michael D. Klemm

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... Continue Reading...

Community Associations

Pointers for Using Volunteers In and Around Your Association

November 19, 2018December 6, 2018 | Christopher R. Jones

As anyone involved in the community association industry knows, using volunteers is an important part of the efficient running of almost any Association, whether it... Continue Reading...

Community Associations, Real Estate Law

A Primer on Housing Cooperatives

July 25, 2018December 11, 2018 | Phaedra J. Howard

Most real estate agents have at least a working knowledge of what a homeowner’s association is and how townhomes and condominiums work. However, it has... Continue Reading...

Community Associations

Rules for Flying the U.S. Flag

July 1, 2018October 1, 2018 | Christopher R. Jones

The flying of flags can become a contentious issue in multi-family living situations. Some care and understanding of the rules of flying various types of... Continue Reading...