SJJ Attorney Finn Jacobsen Testifies on HOAs and Unintended Consequences of Proposed Legislation
On March 13, 2025, SJJ Attorney Finn Jacobsen testified before the Minnesota Senate Housing Committee, addressing concerns over SF 1750, a bill proposing major changes to the governance of homeowners associations ...
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Another SJJ Victory at the Minnesota Court of Appeals
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