Michael Klemm Appointed Chairman of the Shakopee Chamber of Commerce Public Policy Committee

MINNEAPOLIS, MN – (July 29, 2020) – Hellmuth & Johnson is pleased to announce that attorney Michael D. Klemm has been appointed Chairman of the Public Policy Committee of the Shakopee Chamber of Commerce, effective June 30, 2020. The Public Policy Committee identifies issues, conducts research, and makes recommendations to the Board of Directors to assist […]

MCIOA Amendments with CAI-MN and Attorney Michael Klemm

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 any common interest community in the state of Minnesota. The […]

Phaedra Howard Quoted in HOAleader.com

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, Minn. But even getting to that point had some bumps. […]

COVID-19 and HOAs: Financial Questions with Phaedra Howard

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 J. Howard, a partner specializing in community association law at […]

Phaedra Howard Featured on “Where You Live” Podcast

Hellmuth & Johnson attorney Phaedra Howard was the featured guest on the “Where You Live” weekly podcast with Gene Sullivan, president and CEO of New Concepts Management. Howard discusses considerations for Home Owner Associations and Community Associations during the time of the COVID-19 pandemic. The podcast airs live every Saturday morning at 10:00 a.m. on AM 1280, The […]

Phaedra Howard Discusses Emotional Support Animals with HOAleader.com

Is HUD Quietly Giving You Authority to Be Tougher on Emotional Support Animal Requests? Hellmuth & Johnson Partner, Phaedra Howard, discusses emotional support animals with HOAleader.com: But one of our experts thinks that could very well be the case. “Based on my various conversations with HUD investigators as well as the legislative team at CAI […]

Phaedra Howard talks holiday decorations with HOAleader.com

Trends in Condo/HOA Holiday Decoration Rules (Hint: We Said Holiday) Hellmuth & Johnson Partner, Phaedra Howard, discusses holiday decorations with HOAleader.com: That’s also on the radar of Phaedra J. Howard, a partner specializing in community association law at Hellmuth & Johnson PLLC in Edina, Minn. “I spank them every time they get specific about what holiday or […]

Disaster planning with HOAleader.com & Phaedra Howard

How Much Disaster Planning Can You Do Without Increasing Your Condo/HOA’s Liability? Phaedra Howard, Partner at Hellmuth & Johnson, talks disaster planning with HOAleader.com: Phaedra J. Howard, a partner specializing in community association law at Hellmuth & Johnson PLLC in Edina, Minn., also believes you should have protocols. In her area, the disasters tend to […]

Autorenewed contracts with HOAleader.com & Phaedra Howard

Can Your Condo/HOA Unrenew an Autorenewed Contract? Phaedra Howard, Partner at Hellmuth & Johnson, discusses autorenewed contracts with HOAleader.com: “Joining the chorus is Phaedra J. Howard, a partner specializing in community association law at Hellmuth & Johnson PLLC in Edina, Minn. “Contract law says a contract becomes effective on the date the last party signed it […]