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 [...]
Home Sales Drop 5.1% In Metro
Minnesota Realtors say home sales are down 5.1% in the Twin Cities and 4.9% statewide for the month of January, according to a Fox 9 report. Those in the know are pointing to high interest rates that refuse to settle down. The median home prices in the Metro are $370,000, [...]
CTA Saga Continues
From FinCEN: WASHINGTON–– FinCEN announced that it will not issue any fines or penalties or take any other enforcement actions against any companies based on any failure to file or update beneficial ownership information (BOI) reports pursuant to the Corporate Transparency Act by the current deadlines. No fines or penalties [...]
CIC HOA Working Group News Conference Available
The news conference unveiling the HOA and Common Interest Community reform legislation to “rein in HOA rules” is available online. The entire cadre of Minnesota Legislative Work Group members, spearheaded by Rep. Kristin Bahner (DFL) of Maple Grove, were present for the conference, with Bahner providing the opening remarks. After [...]
HOALN on the Air
Lynn Boergerhoff and I had the honor of being on Gene Sullivan's radio show, Where You Live, on AM1280 The Patriot. We've been sponsors of his HOA-oriented show for the past year and Gene is a big supporter of our network. He asked us to join him to opine on [...]
