2020 Amendment to MCIOA Provides New Tools for Amending Old Documents Minnesota Statutes Chapter 515B, the Minnesota Common Interest Ownership Act (“MCIOA”), has been amended to provide several new, practical alternatives for obtaining approval of amendments to the declaration, bylaws, or articles of incorporation of

As political campaigning heats up for the 2020 elections, all homeowners and community associations should be aware of two state statutes affecting a homeowner’s ability to place a political sign in his or her yard, and affecting a candidate’s ability to enter a community association

Hellmuth & Johnson attorney, Phaedra Howard, discusses various topics with HOALeader.com:   COVID-19: Which Condo/HOA Amenities and Recreational Facilities Can Remain Open? Few amenities are open among the clients of Phaedra J. Howard, a partner specializing in community association law at Hellmuth & Johnson PLLC in Edina,

Hellmuth & Johnson partner, Phaedra Howard, discusses financial questions regarding COVID-19 and HOAs with HOALeader.com: “Before the Minnesota stay-at-home order took place, courts suspended all evictions except those for criminal activity or health and safety issues, such as a tenant who’s a danger to the community,” explains Phaedra