Breaking Down New Changes to the Minnesota Common Interest Ownership Act under SF 1750 – Part 5
In this series of articles, we are analyzing the various changes that the affected associations will need to make to their policies, procedures, and, potentially, their governing documents by January 1, 2027, to comply with the new requirements of the Minnesota Common Interest Ownership Act (“MCIOA”) adopted in SF 1750. MCIOA has always required that […]
Breaking Down New Changes to the Minnesota Common Interest Ownership Act under SF 1750 – Part 4
In this series of articles, we are analyzing the various changes that the affected associations will need to make to their policies, procedures, and, potentially, their governing documents by January 1, 2027, to comply with the new requirements of the Minnesota Common Interest Ownership Act (“MCIOA”) adopted in SF 1750. Again, this bill only made […]
Hellmuth & Johnson’s Kristine Spiegelberg Nelson on Assessment Collection Law in Minnesota
Hellmuth & Johnson attorney Kristine Spiegelberg Nelson authored an article for Minnesota Community Living on HOA assessment collection, exploring why assessments matter, MCIOA’s role, and the strict legal requirements for liens and foreclosures. Nelson sheds light on the enforcement pitfalls associations must avoid to protect their collection rights. Read the full article for more details.
Breaking Down New Changes to the Minnesota Common Interest Ownership Act under SF 1750 – Part 3
In this series of articles, we are analyzing the various changes that the affected associations will need to make to their policies, procedures, and, potentially, their governing documents by January 1, 2027, to comply with the new requirements of the Minnesota Common Interest Ownership Act (“MCIOA”) adopted in SF 1750. This article will focus on […]
Breaking Down New Changes to the Minnesota Common Interest Ownership Act under SF 1750 – Part 2
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 effective immediately, the remaining changes […]
When Parents Disagree Over Schools: A Family Law Perspective
Memorial Day has come and gone, which means summer break has begun for most families. The good news is the kids will be out of school for three months, and you will have time to go to the cabin as a family. For divorced parents, though, it may also be a stressful time with the […]
Breaking Down New Changes to the Minnesota Common Interest Ownership Act under SF 1750
This article is the first in a series about changes in the MCIOA. As anticipated, Governor Walz signed SF 1750 into law on May 12, 2026. This legislation makes numerous changes to the Minnesota Common Interest Ownership Act (“MCIOA”) that governs essentially all condominium associations as well as all townhome and cooperative associations formed on […]
How Long Do Minnesota Homeowners Have to Sue Their Contractor?
When you are building or remodeling a home, sometimes contractors make mistakes. Sometimes they even engage in intentional misconduct. In these types of situations, it is important for homeowners to understand their deadline to initiate legal action. Statute of Limitations for Construction Defect Claims Many, if not most, legal claims by homeowners against contractors involve […]
The Court of Appeals is About to Address a Significant Property Insurance Issue
Insurance companies may have found a new way to eliminate a part of all property owner insurance claims. Most insurance policies contain a stated deadline to complete repairs in order to fully recover the insurance policy benefits. Often half or more of the total insurance claim recovery depends on meeting the deadline to complete repairs. […]
The Briefing Room: March 2026
Billing the Right Way—What Every New Attorney Needs to Know This month’s feature is different than our typical writing-focused one, but it is just as important. Knowing how to bill will save you time and avoid lots of stress. Most new attorneys start their first job knowing how to research, write, and argue. Almost none […]