Purchase Agreements  (25 MINUTES)

• What is a purchase agreement?
• Does the doctrine of merger apply to a purchase agreement?
• What happens if either party defaults?
• And More!

– Natalie R. Walz 

Commercial Leases  (25 MINUTES)

• How do I best draft provisions regarding expense reimbursements in an office lease? In a retail lease?
• How do I account for amortized expenses when drafting an early termination provision?
• What are the top five clauses most important to lenders and buyers of leased properties?
• And More!

– Audra E. Williams

Landlord-Tenant Law  (25 MINUTES)

• What kind of notice do landlords have to give tenants before filing an eviction action?
• When may landlords enter premises rented by residential tenants?
• In “no-pets” residential buildings, must a landlord allow a tenant to keep a companion or service animal? What about commercial buildings?
• And More!

– Kerri J. Nelson

Title Examination  (25 MINUTES)

• What is marketable title under Minnesota law?
• What steps does a prudent attorney follow when examining title?
• How are title defects or objections cured?
• And More!

– Barbara B. Gilmore

Mechanics’ Liens  (25 MINUTES)

• Against what property or property interests may a mechanics’ lien be asserted?
• How does one perfect a mechanics’ lien by serving and filing a mechanics’ lien statement?
• What steps should a landlord take to protect against mechanics’ liens when a tenant improves the premises?
• And More!

– Caryn A. Boisen

Mortgage Foreclosures  (25 MINUTES)

• What types of foreclosure are available in Minnesota?
• What redemption rights does a mortgagor hold after a foreclosure sale?
• May a mortgagee shorten a mortgagor’s redemption period?
• And More!

– Mark W. Vyvyan & Kyle W. Ubl

Condominiums and Planned Communities  (25 MINUTES)

• What factors determine whether a CIC is created as a condominium or planned community?
• What are special declarant rights? How are they created and transferred?
• What disclosure obligations apply to the sale of CIC property?
• And More!

– Phaedra J. Howard

The Torrens System  (25 MINUTES)

• Why should I register property?
• When is an examiner’s directive/certification necessary?
• If my property is Torrens why do I need to buy title insurance?
• And More!

– Thomas H. Sellnow

Easements  (25 MINUTES)

• I agreed to my neighbor widening his driveway, but a recent survey shows the driveway crosses the boundary and is on my land. What can I do?
• My previous neighbor allowed me to park my boat trailer on his lot for 20 years, but the new owner says I can no longer park my boat trailer anymore. Do I have an easement for parking?
• I am considering buying land but the title shows an easement for an electrical transmission line without noting the exact location. What can I do?
• And More!

– Craig A. Kepler

Land Use  (25 MINUTES)

• What is the difference between a zoning ordinance and a comprehensive plan? Which one controls?
• What does it mean for a zoning code to designate a particular land use as a “permitted use”?
• Can courts review comprehensive plans?  
• And More!

– Bryan J. Huntington

Contracts for Deed  (25 MINUTES)

• Are there any limitations on what can be provided in a contract for deed?
• Is it possible to sell a property by contract for deed when it is encumbered by a mortgage?
• If the seller defaults, what are the buyer’s available remedies?
• And More!

– Larry M. Wertheim

Agricultural Land  (25 MINUTES)

• How can an agricultural landlord make certain the tenant makes all lease payments due under the farm lease?
• What is a tile easement agreement?
• Are real estate taxes in an agricultural land sale pro-rated to the date of closing, similar to many residential sales?
• And More!

– Sara N. Wilson

American Indian Land  (30 MINUTES)

• Where are Indian land records stored?
• How are Indian lands managed?
• Can Indian land be leased for residential or business purposes?
• And More!

– Jared Miller

Environmental Liability  (30 MINUTES)

• What are the primary statutes covering environmental conditions at Minnesota properties?
• What defenses are available to a landowner, purchaser, or tenant?
• When environmental conditions are found, what sources are available to pay for clean-up?
• And More!

– Lindsey A. Remakel

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