A majority of the "life of an association" is spent focused on matters internal to the association itself, primarily ensuring that the management of common-area assets runs smoothly. To help associations achieve their goals, our lawyers represent condominium associations in a number of capacities, including the ones listed below:
- Assisting in internal management of the association by guiding relations with condominium owners, including enforcement of the governing documents and deciding when and how those actions may be necessary
- Managing collection of dues and assessments from community association members
- Interpretation of governing documents and statutes, including amending and revising documents
- Managing transition of the condominium properties from developers to condominium associations
Interpretation of Statutes and Governing Documents
Numerous documents, laws, regulations and rules affect townhome and condominium associations, including the Minnesota Common Interest Ownership Act (MCIOA). Failure to follow these authorities can have significant negative effects for an association, so it is critical to seek a lawyer's counsel as to proper interpretation. At Thomsen Nybeck , we assist associations in the interpretation of the statutes and documents that affect them and guide those associations to the right decisions and to act more confidently.
Collection of Debts
We assist condominium and townhome associations to collect debts, including unpaid assessments by members, and other owners of units within the association including banks that have foreclosed on members' units.. As experienced attorneys, we are attuned to the state and federal laws that regulate fair debt collection practices, namely the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (aka the "FDCPA"). Working within the bounds of the law and ethics, we recover funds owed to our association clients to ensure that they remain on firm financial footing and protect the interests of the association as a whole.
Condo Transition Management Lawyers
There comes a point in every construction project when the fully-constructed building must be turned over from the developer that built it to the members of the association who will run the condominium or townhome development.
At Thomsen Nybeck, we help make the transition run smoothly. Representing both developers and associations, we guide our clients through the transactions by making sure that everything is accounted for. We make sure that the correct process is followed and that the turnover happens effectively, efficiently and without incident.
When an association discovers that there are not enough funds to manage daily operations effectively, or if there is not enough money in the reserve budget, there are several courses of action that may be available to resolve the budget shortfall. One of these options is to hold the developer responsible. Another is to conduct a careful analysis of the budget and change allocations to free up additional capital.
Should these or other problems arise, our law firm is well-prepared to seek favorable resolutions on our clients' behalf. We have the resources, knowledge and experience to resolve a broad spectrum of problems including budget shortfalls and construction defect litigation.
Contact a Team of Minneapolis Community Association Lawyers
To contact us regarding the legal matters that affect your condominium or townhome association, call us at 952-232-4381 or toll free at 866-986-4451. You may also complete a simple online intake form. From our offices in Bloomington, we serve clients throughout the Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area and the State of Minnesota.