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Co-Authored by: Alec Sherod & Evelyn O’Brien American farmers rely on supply chains that stretch far beyond the United States’ borders. Accordingly, geopolitics plays a critical role in determining the input costs that farmers face, from fertilizer and fuel to agricultural equipment. As geopolitical tensions rise and production prices remain...
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A complimentary webinar replay for healthcare IT professionals and in-house counsel presented by Raymond R. Bonnabeau of Hellmuth & Johnson In Ray’s experience, organizations acquiring technology in support of their primary services often find themselves saddled with non-performing (or under-performing) technology and little post contract leverage. Without adequate terms in...
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...
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,...
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...
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? Nope. It’s budget season! Since most associations’ fiscal year coincides with the calendar year, many associations are in the throes of planning and budgeting for...
A Transfer on Death Deed (TODD) is a Minnesota real estate document that transfers property upon death. Similar to a named beneficiary on a life insurance policy, upon the death of an individual, a TODD will automatically transfer real estate to a beneficiary without having to go through probate. Sounds...
Trademarks are one of the most overlooked assets of any organization. A trademark is the way that customers remember and find your business, yet many owners do not take an easy step available to protect that important resource. Under US law, a company or individual has the right to a...
It’s that time of year — cabin fever! Everyone loves to escape to the lake on the weekends. What’s not to love? Family, friends, and good memories being made. However, what happens when the owner passes? The fun and memories do not need to end. Make your family cabin a...
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 fined. Attorney: That’s correct. You violated the leasing restrictions in the Declaration. Owner: Oh yeah? Well, I never signed up to be in this association....
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 your community association rules: Make the rules logical and reasonable. Make the rules illogical and unreasonable.
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