A home fire can be a devastating event for a Minneapolis family. It can destroy not only the dwelling where a family lives its life but also all of the possessions and memories contained within it. Ultimately, however, the most distressing outcome of a home fire can...
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Zoning disputes with the city can be difficult
Did you know that different cities in the greater Minneapolis-St. Paul area may have different zoning regulations? What is permissible in one community may result in a zoning violation in another. For individuals who plan to move from city to city, even within the...
Is a landlord allowed to raise rent on a commercial property?
A Minneapolis business owner may choose to rent or buy a commercial property out of which to operate the person's enterprise. If the person buys the space that the business will occupy then the person will have a fair amount of autonomy regarding what to do with the...
The basics of a real property title
All across Minneapolis people own real property. Individuals own homes, condos, businesses and tracts of land. Some own their property outright while others are paying off mortgages or other loans in order to secure their full ownership. When a person seeks to own a...
Easements can be a source of real estate disputes
When purchasing a residential property, a Minnesota home buyer may expect that the entirety of what the home needs -- the land, the home's structure, a driveway and more -- will be contained on the property the person seeks to purchase. This is not always the case....
You have rights when hiring a construction general contractor
For many people, starting a major home renovation is a daunting prospect. This is because most Minnesota residents do not have the knowledge required to do the entire project on their own. When individuals desire to have major work done to their homes but cannot take...
Residential real estate construction up in Minneapolis suburbs
When a Minnesota resident begins the process of buying a home, the person has some important decisions to make. One of those decisions concerns whether the person will buy a new construction or an existing home. While a new construction home is one in which the buyer...
Property liens in the world of construction law
In the past, it was more common for a single entity to undertake the entirety of a large construction project. From providing the needed materials to supplying adequate labor, a single Minnesota corporation may have done all of the planning and work needed to complete...
You have rights when real estate fraud affects your interests
Just recently this Minnesota real estate law blog examined an unfortunate way that criminal activity can creep into the real property world -- real estate fraud. Prospective renters and home buyers can find themselves the victims when dishonest parties offer for rent...
What are examples of real estate fraud?
At its very basic level, an act of fraud occurs when one person intentionally misleads another person in order to get money or another desired resource out of the deceitful interaction. Minnesotans are subject to attempted frauds in many realms of life; whether they...