In past articles for this column, we have talked about how to ‘keep the lake cabin in the family’. For this article I will compare the use of a cabin trust vs. a cabin LLC. It’s important to note that this article addresses only a single component of an estate plan. A cabin trust or cabin L... continue reading »
I handle a lot of landlord-tenant issues, predominantly from the perspective of the landlord. What’s becoming more of an issue I am encountering is questions regarding what to do with abandoned personal property that remains on the premises following the tenant vacating, either voluntarily or t... continue reading »
Short term rentals are becoming more commonplace. If you plan on renting your own home, there are several things to consider.
Make sure you review any recorded covenants before you rent. Do they regulate rentals and how can rules be amended are issues that one should know before making an... continue reading »
Associations are a common way to own land in Lakes Country for a couple different reasons. Probably the most common example is to address senior living arrangements where owners want to still own their own home but avoid lawn maintenance and other headaches of single family home ownership. Th... continue reading »
In prior articles I’ve shared with you some information about the importance of estate planning for “non-traditional families”. This article is specifically covering the impact of owning real estate with another person who is not your spouse and the importance of addressing those ownership... continue reading »
I represent a lot of landlords around the area and while some are very familiar with the eviction process, others are not. Today’s article will focus on the eviction process and how it’s current status in Minnesota due to COVID-19.
Back in March, Governor Walz issued an Executive Order... continue reading »
There has been some legislation and much discussion about prohibiting evictions and/or foreclosures during this time of crisis. The press had reported how many people have been unable to make their payments as they can’t work outside the home. Preventing legal enforcement of lease or mortgage d... continue reading »
A roof is just one example, but here’s a list of issues that I’ve been hired to fix over the years caused by homeowners hiring contractors that did not do as advertised. If you get a bid that is way lower than the rest, you should be on high alert and confirm things as described below before... continue reading »
I handle a lot of landlord-tenant issues, predominantly from the perspective of the landlord. What’s becoming more of an issue I am encountering is questions regarding what to do with abandoned personal property that remains on the premises following the tenant vacating, either voluntarily or t... continue reading »
Misconceptions about title insurance keep popping up so I thought it would be a good time to clarify a few things. First of all, if you do not purchase an owner’s policy, you have no protection even though you paid the premium for a lender’s policy. Secondly, insurance will not cover ever... continue reading »
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