Experienced Minneapolis and St. Paul Metro Area Housing Association Lawyers
Condominium Cooperatives ● Condominium Associations ● Housing Cooperatives
In many new residential developments, the rights of individual homeowners to alter the appearance of their units are restricted by a homeowners' association agreement. Similar housing association limits often apply to housing cooperatives and condominiums.
If you're a member of your cooperative or condominium association board, you may need legal advice on how to enforce the housing association's rules. Or, you may face challenges by individual share- or unit-holders to some of the restrictions. Contact the law firm of Bassford, Hanvik & Pyles, P.A. to schedule a free initial consultation to discuss your condo law matters.
At Bassford, Hanvik & Pyles, P.A., we have considerable experience in this area. We're familiar with the issues that concern housing associations and we have the knowledge to address your needs. Our attorney, Charles A. Bassford Jr., serves as legal counsel to almost 40 housing cooperatives.
Our experience includes:
- Working with developers to create cooperatives (formation or conversion)
- Drafting documents for cooperatives in six states
- Interpreting covenants and other cooperative documents
- Reviewing contracts
- Resolving contractual disputes
- Advising the boards of directors on self-governance and compliance issues
- Preparing the Declaration of Covenants (the documentation required by state statute to create the non-profit organization to oversee the cooperative)
Self-Governance and Compliance
Housing cooperative boards are required to conduct self-governance to ensure the proper use of their funds. We advise boards regarding how to do self-governance audits and how to maintain orderly records. We also assist with enforcement issues.
Housing cooperatives must also comply with state and federal housing laws. There are HUD requirements, zoning restrictions and many local ordinances to be aware of and comply with. In addition, many cooperatives are designed for individuals aged 55 and up. These facilities must take extra steps to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. We have the experience and knowledge to ensure that our clients satisfy all these requirements.
Contact Bassford, Hanvik & Pyles, P.A. in St. Louis Park to schedule a free initial consultation. Our telephone number is 952-285-1811.
Bassford, Hanvik & Pyles, P.A.
4725 Excelsior Boulevard,
Suite 402,
St. Louis Park, MN 55416
Phone: 952-285-1811
Fax: 952-285-2881
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Bassford, Hanvik & Pyles, P.A. serves clients throughout the Twin Cities Metro Area, including in Minneapolis, St. Paul, Bloomington, Eden Prairie, Edina, Golden Valley, Hopkins, Minnetonka, Plymouth and St Louis Park; and in Hennepin County and Ramsey County, Minnesota.
