Jul 1, 2016
Most people think about how much income tax they pay in a year more than any other taxes, but taxpayers who ignore their property tax statements could be paying significantly more than they need to each year. Both residential and commercial property owners can...
May 5, 2016
Many are familiar with the “Minnesota nice” stereotype that was long ago coined to describe the demeanor of Minnesotans. With hats, t-shirts, and movies highlighting this slogan, it is fair to say that Minnesotans are proud of this portrayal. Regardless of the truth...
Apr 29, 2016
Question: Have you either purchased or sold a home in which there is an issue about the condition about property? It is not uncommon for an issue of undisclosed defects in the condition of the property to arise. Minnesota law generally requires a seller of...
Nov 12, 2015
In our prior construction law posts, we first looked at the type of claims that a homeowner may bring against a builder or remodeling contractor (link to post). In a second post, we focused on pre-lawsuit considerations such as the builder’s right to inspect the...
Oct 1, 2015
What can you do if you disagree how the county has valued or classified your property? First, you may contact your assessor to attempt to resolve your issue. If you are unable to resolve the issue then you may appeal to the Local...
Sep 9, 2015
In a prior post titled What Type of Claims May be Brought Under Minnesota’s Construction Defect Warranty Statute, we discussed the types of statutory construction defect warranties that protect homeowners from shoddy building or remodeling and the notice requirements...