The Minnesota Senate passes SF 1750
SJJ LawThe Minnesota Senate convened today to debate and vote on SF 1750, a bill that, along with its Minnesota House companion, HF 1268, proposes significant amendments to the Minnesota Common ...
HOA Day at the Capitol
SJJ LawAttention all Homeowners Association (HOA) owners, board members, property managers, and concerned community members! Now is a critical moment to speak out against pending legislation that will raise the ...
SJJ Attorney Finn Jacobsen Testifies on HOAs and Unintended Consequences of Proposed Legislation
SJJ LawOn 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 ...
SJJ Attorney Aaron Brooksby Advocates for Homeowners Associations at Minnesota House Committee Hearing
SJJ LawOn March 4, 2025, SJJ Attorney Aaron Brooksby appeared before the Minnesota House Housing Finance and Policy Committee to provide critical insights on House File 1268, a bill proposing significant ...
Understanding the Corporate Transparency Act: What Community Associations Need to Know
SJJ LawAs of January 1, 2024, the newly enacted federal Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) is in effect. This legislation has significant implications for various business entities across the United States, including ...
COLORADO: Insurance Claim & Deductible Assessment Policies for CCIOA Communities
SJJ LawOne of the biggest challenges facing homeowners' associations today is the affordability of property insurance. There are three main problems: The price of insurance (the insurance premium) has increased dramatically ...
COLORADO: Legislative Changes to CCIOA Regarding Collection Policies
SJJ LawThere are several important legislative updates that will impact how homeowners' associations (HOAs) manage delinquent accounts. Governor Polis has recently signed House Bill 24-1233, which introduces several modifications to the ...
COLORADO: Discover How Implementing a Code of Conduct Simplifies Board Members’ Legal Duties of Care
SJJ LawColorado law requires HOA board members to act in good faith, with the care an ordinarily prudent HOA board member in a similar position would use, and in a manner ...
MINNESOTA: Rethinking MCIOA Resale Disclosure Certificates
SJJ LawAs a law firm that works with homeowners’ associations (“HOAs”), we have noticed a trend in disputes relating to resale disclosure certificates and HOA insurance loss assessments. Consider the following ...
Directors and Officers: Helpful Reminders for When Removal Becomes Necessary
SJJ LawWhile the roles of Directors and Officers are often filled by the same people, there is a technical distinction between the roles. One of our previous blogs provides more details ...