The Real Downsides of the Proposed HOA Legislation
It's been an interesting week watching the analyses unfold of the proposed legislation that is coursing through the Minnesota Legislature that, if passed, will have profound effects (some with unintended negative consequences) on HOAs across the land of 10,000 lakes. Our own Lynn Boergerhoff testified in front of the House [...]
Lucero Writes About MN HOA Bill
By Mark Foster | Lynn and I are keeping an eye on the HOA legislation that is moving through the House and Senate. As many of you know, we were at the House hearing of the Bill (HF1268) to provide testimony regarding the proposed legislation earlier this week. While there [...]
Full House Hearing Available To Watch
As mentioned in our previous post on the House bill that under consideration in the state legislature that affects HOAs in Minnesota, we wanted you to have the chance to see the entire House hearing (House Housing Finance and Policy Committee) where many people provided testimony. While we think there [...]
HOALN Testifies at House Hearing on HOA Legislation
You've all heard that the Minnesota Working Group for CICs/HOAs recently recommended new legislation that has generated two companion bills now winding their way through the Minnesota House and Senate. Lynn Boergerhoff and I attended the House bill’s public hearing in the State Capitol today. An interview on local Fox [...]
Bill To Unleash Dog Training Volunteers from HOA Restrictions
It turns out that some potential service dog volunteers have been shut out from offering services because some homeowners’ associations prohibit pets or put restrictions on breeds. While the current law prohibits housing discrimination against active assistance dogs, a new bill approved by the housing committee recently would extend that [...]
Interview With Co-Sponsors of MN HOA Legislation
House Representative Kristin Bahner (DFL - Maple Grove) and State Senator Eric Lucero (R- St. Michael) are the authors and co-sponsors of the legislative reform companion bills that are working their way through the state legislature in Minnesota. On Sunday, March 2, both were interviewed on local Fox 9, which [...]
