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DEVELOPING AND CREATING CONDOMINIUM PLANS

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April 11, 2006

Presented by:

Patrick J. Kelly, Esq. & Chad Lemmons, Esq.
Kelly & Lemmons, P.A.
2350 U.S. Bancorp Piper Jaffray Plaza
444 Cedar Street
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55101
Phone No. (651) 224-3781
Facsimile No. (651) 223-8019
Website: www.kellyandfawcett.com
E-mail Address: pkelly@kellyandfawcett.com or clemmons@kellyandfawcett.com

1. Defining a Condominium (Mr. Lemmons, 15 min.)

  1. Terms/Definitions
  2. Applicable Statutes
  3. Other Local Regulations

2. Application of the Condominium Concept (Mr. Lemmons, 15 min.).

  1. Residential – Single Building
  2. Residential – Subdivision
  3. High Rise Structures
  4. Retail
  5. Commercial
  6. Mixed-Use

3. New Project (Mr. Kelly, 60 minutes).

  1. Development.
    1. Site
    2. Zoning Approvals
    3. Other Rules and Regulations
    4. Recording Requirements
    5. Process and Consideration
  2. Design.
    1. Approval Process
    2. Site Plan
    3. Common Area.
    4. Units
    5. Customization
  3. Construction Process
    1. Timeliness
    2. Access Rights
    3. Quality
    4. Phased Completion
    5. Close – Out
    6. Call Back and Warranty Items
  4. Project Management Issues.
    1. Risk Allocation
    2. Experienced Management Personnel
    3. Contract Coordination
    4. Dealing with Buyers

4. Financial Aspects of Condominium (Mr. Lemmons, 30 min.).

  1. Mortgages
  2. General Tax Issues
  3. Property Tax Issues
  4. Transfer Taxes
  5. Recording Fees
  6. Legal Fees

5. Common Areas (Mr. Lemmons, 15 min.).

  1. Defining Common Area
  2. Development
  3. Upkeep
  4. Acceptable Uses
  5. Restrictions
  6. Exclusive Use Areas

6. Special Issues (Mr. Kelly and Mr. Lemmons, 30 min.).

  1. Parking
  2. Phased Projects
  3. Single Unit Improvements
  4. Political Concerns
  5. Construction Defects

7. Liability Issues (Mr. Kelly, 20 min.).

  1. Single Unit Owner Liability
  2. Association Liability
  3. Joint and Several Liability
  4. Types of Claims
  5. Available Insurance

8. Ethics (10 min.).

This Seminar on Condominium Development will give you the opportunity to hear expert advice and learn about topics including:

  • What constitutes a condominium and the different types of condominiums
  • The planning involved for the development of a condominium (from site and zoning approvals to dealing with buyers)
    Common Areas
  • Financial Aspects of Condominium
  • Special Issues: Parking, Phased Projects, Single Unit Improvements, Political Concerns and Construction Defects
  • Liability Issues: Single Unit Owner Liability, Association Liability, Joint and Several Liability, Types of Claims and Available Insurance.

The Saint Paul attorneys at Kelly & Lemmons provide experienced legal representation to clients throughout the eastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin areas, including the cities of Apple Valley, Bloomington, Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Burnsville, Coon Rapids, Cottage Grove, Deep Haven, Eagan, Eden Prairie, Edina, Excelsior, Hastings, Inver Grove Heights, Lakeville, Little Canada, Maple Grove, Maplewood, Mendota Heights, Minneapolis, Minnetonka, New Brighton, Oakdale, Oak Park Heights, Plymouth, Richfield, Roseville, Shoreview, St. Louis Park, St. Paul , St. Paul Park, Stillwater, Wayzata, White Bear Lake, Woodbury, Balsam Lake, Ellsworth, Hudson, New Richmond, River Falls, St. Croix Falls, and Somerset. Our skilled Twin Cities lawyers also represent client throughout the following counties: Ramsey County, Anoka County, Carver County, Chisago County, Dakota County, Goodhue County, Hennepin County, Le Sueur County, Rice County, Scott County, Sherburne County, Washington County, Wright County, Pierce County, Polk County and St. Croix County.

Kelly & Lemmons, P.A.
200 Crossroads
7300 Hudson Boulevard
Saint Paul, MN 55128
Phone: 651.224.3781 | Fax: 651.223.8019
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Kelly & Lemmons, P.A.
200 Crossroads
7300 Hudson Boulevard
Saint Paul, MN 55128

Phone: 651.224.3781
Fax: 651.223.8019

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