Community Associations Archives | Hellmuth & Johnson

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...

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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...

Community Associations

Newly Elected to Your HOA Board? First Step: Understand Your Governing Documents

May 23, 2018December 12, 2018 | Nancy T. Polomis

Your homeowner’s association annual meeting has been held and election of the new Board of Directors is complete. You’ve been elected to the Board. Congratulations!... Continue Reading...

Community Associations

Your Questions Answered: Dispelling Myths & Misconceptions About Association Board of Directors

May 10, 2018December 12, 2018 | Nancy T. Polomis

Recently, I have fielded questions about association operations, including several about what members of a Board of Directors are entitled to—and what they are not entitled to. ... Continue Reading...

Community Associations, Real Estate Law

Super Bowl LII: An Update on Short-Term Rentals

January 2, 2018October 30, 2018 | Nancy T. Polomis

Super Bowl LII hosted in Minnesota will impact just about every area of our economy, including real estate. In a prior article, I discussed issues surrounding... Continue Reading...