8:00 AM: Condo & HOA Legislative & Legal Update (2026)
Phaedra Howard, Hellmuth & Johnson
About the Session
- 2026 Minnesota legislative update impacting condos and HOAs
- New laws and regulatory changes affecting common interest communities
- Case law and legal decisions every board should know
- Reserve funding, transparency, and governance requirements
- Legislative priorities and proposals for 2027
- Best practices for staying compliant and reducing legal risk
9:00 AM: Break
9:10 AM: HOA & Condo State of the Market: What You Need to Know Heading Into 2027
Josh Reams, Sharper Management
Jake Christenson, RowCal
Mark Foster, HOA Leadership Network, LLC
Joe Grunnet, DRG
About the Session
- Growth & Development
- Condominium Market Activity
- Rising Costs & Assessments
- Reserve Funding & Capital Planning
- Aging Communities & Major Projects
- Board Governance & Homeowner Relations
- The Role of Professional Management
- Technology & Communication
- Looking Ahead to 2027
10:10 AM: Break
10:20 AM: Insurance Under Pressure: Claims, Coverage, Assessments & Risk for Condo & HOA Communities
Jim Pierce, Gavnat
Eric Skarnes, Insurance Warehouse
Lynn Boergerhoff, HOA Leadership Network
About the Session
- Navigating Insurance Claims
- Who Pays? Understanding Deductibles & Special Assessments
- HO6 Coverage & Owner Protection
- When a Claim Affects a Real Estate Transaction
- Insurance & Resale Disclosures
- Association Insurance Requirements
- Reducing Risk & Managing Insurance Costs
- What Boards & Property Managers Should Be Asking
- Avoiding Coverage Gaps
- The Legal & Financial Consequences
11:10 AM: First-Party Property Claims: Avoiding Costly Mistakes
Brenda Sauro, Hellmuth & Johnson
Anthony Remick, Hellmuth & Johnson
About the Session
- Understanding timelines, notice requirements, and policy deadlines
- Common claim handling mistakes that impact recovery
- Appraisal disputes and alternative dispute resolution
- Documentation needed to maximize claim recovery
- Emerging legal issues affecting property claims
- Working effectively with adjusters, contractors, and legal counsel
- Lessons learned from recent Minnesota claim disputes
- Best practices for boards before, during, and after a major property loss