Minnesota Supreme Court: Restrictive Covenants In Community Associations
The Minnesota Supreme Court recently issued a decision in Windcliff Association, Inc. v. Breyfogle that has important implications for homeowners' associations (HOAs). The case involved a dispute over the interpretation ...
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Congratulations to Tim Johnson
Roeder Smith Jadin, PLLC is proud to announce that Tim Johnson has joined the firm’s partnership. Tim’s tenure at the Firm has been nothing short of exemplary. His successes include numerous sizeable awards for his clients; successful appeals to the Minnesota Court of Appeals, the Minnesota Supreme Court, the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals, and the Iowa Court of Appeals;…
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You finally accomplished your goal and dream of having your own custom-built home. You worked hard so that you would be financially comfortable taking on a new builder’s mortgage loan. You scouted out properties for the house and even helped design the layout using a software program. Selecting the cabinetry, roofing, carpeting, and paint was exhilarating. Then came move-in day…
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