8:30 – 9:00 a.m.
CHECK-IN & CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST

9:00 – 9:05 a.m.
WELCOME & INTRODUCTION

9:05 – 9:30 a.m.
Purchase Agreements

• 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 

9:30 – 9:55 a.m.
Commercial Leases

• 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

9:55 – 10:20 a.m.
Landlord-Tenant Law

• 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

10:20 – 10:35 a.m.
BREAK

10:35 – 11:00 a.m.
Title Examination

• 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

11:00 – 11:25 a.m.
Mechanics’ Liens

• 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

11:25 – 11:50 a.m.
Mortgage Foreclosures

• 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

11:50 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Condominiums and Planned Communities

• 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

12:15 – 1:05 p.m.
LUNCH BREAK (on your own)

1:05 – 1:30 p.m.
The Torrens System

• 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

1:30 – 1:55 p.m.
Easements

• 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

1:55 – 2:20 p.m.
Land Use

• 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

2:20 – 2:35 p.m.
BREAK

2:35 – 3:00 p.m.
Contracts for Deed

• 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

3:00 – 3:25 p.m.
Agricultural Land

• 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

3:25 – 3:55 p.m.
American Indian Land

• 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

3:55 – 4:25 p.m.
Environmental Liability

• 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

LIVE IN-PERSON
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Minnesota CLE Conference Center
600 Nicollet Mall, Suite 370
Seventh Street & Nicollet Mall, Third Floor City Center
Minneapolis, Minnesota

ONLINE REPLAYS
Thursday, June 29, 2023
Monday, July 31, 2023
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A moderator will be available to answer questions by email.

$295 MSBA members / $295 paralegals / $345 standard rate

Other discounts that may apply:

• Season Pass Discount
• New Lawyer Discount

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Need-based scholarships are available for in-person and online seminars. For further information or to obtain a scholarship application, contact us at 800-759-8840 or customerservice@minncle.org.

Minnesota CLE is applying to the Minnesota State Board of CLE for 6.0 standard CLE credits. The maximum number of total credits attendees may claim for this program is 6.0 credits.

Minnesota CLE also has applied to the Minnesota State Bar Association for 6.0 basic real estate specialist credits.