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Tuesday, March 1, 2022 - Wednesday, March 2, 2022
8:50 AM - 4:05 PM | Check-In: 8:20 AM
LIVE ONLINE ONLY – NO IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE
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A Course Designed to Prepare You for the Certification Exam... Also Perfect for Anyone Wanting a Grounding in Real Property Law Matters
Knowledgeable and experienced practitioners will distill critical legal concepts and provide written course materials to refresh your knowledge and expertise in real property law.
3 Reasons to Attend
8:20 – 8:50 a.m.
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8:50 – 9:00 a.m.
Welcome & Exam Information
– Thomas J. Radio; Chair, MSBA Real Property Specialist Certification Board
9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Forming an Enforceable Contract for the Purchase and Sale of Real Property
This session will discuss forming enforceable purchase agreements; selected legal doctrines applicable to purchase and sales; warranties; fraud and misrepresentation; option contracts; remedies and required disclosures.
– Marvin A. Liszt
10:00 – 10:05 a.m.
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10:05 – 11:05 a.m.
Understanding Common Interest Communities
A survey of the essential characteristics of planned communities, condominiums and cooperatives under Chapter 515B, with particular attention to the applicability of the statute, obligations of the declarant and the CIC, and drafting choices.
– Phaedra J. Howard
11:05 – 11:20 a.m.
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11:20 a.m. – 12:05 p.m.
Taking the Mystery Out of the Torrens System
This session will dive into the specifics of the Torrens system. The following topics will be addressed: original registration of title; effect of the decree of registration; rights of registered owners; transactions involving registered land; proceedings subsequent to initial registration; and registration of title without a court proceeding under Section 508A.
– Racheal M. Holland
12:05 – 12:45 p.m.
LUNCH BREAK
12:45 – 1:45 p.m.
Professional Responsibility in Real Estate Matters
1.0 ethics credit applied for
This session will cover the rules most commonly implicated in real estate transactions, which are Rules 1.7 and 1.9 that deal with current client and former client conflicts of interest. This session will also cover the rules regarding candor, file retention, truthfulness in negotiation, execution and alteration of documents and fraud cases.
– Binh T. Tuong
1:45 – 1:50 p.m.
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1:50 – 2:50 p.m.
Nuts and Bolts of Land Use Regulation
This session will discuss land use controls in cities, counties, townships as well as miscellaneous controls affecting development of real property. This session will also cover development contracts, exactions and impact fees.
– Patrick B. Steinhoff
2:50 – 3:05 p.m.
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3:05 – 4:05 p.m.
Avoiding Environmental Liability in Real Estate Transactions
This session will discuss performing an environmental due diligence review and the “All Appropriate Inquiry” rule. This session will also cover understanding the risks associated with pre-existing contamination; obtaining liability assurances from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency; and when to consider purchasing environmental insurance.
– Allen Wheeler
8:30 – 9:00 a.m.
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9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Best Practices and Current Issues in Mortgage Foreclosures
This session will provide an overview and best practices for mortgage foreclosures. Topics will include foreclosure by advertisement; foreclosure by action; voluntary foreclosure; reinstatement and redemption; deficiency judgments; specific agricultural property rules; and limitation times.
– Melissa Porter
10:00 – 10:05 a.m.
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10:05 – 11:05 a.m.
Mechanics’ Liens – How They Are Won and Lost
This session will cover the following topics: prelien notices; persons entitled to a mechanic’s lien; property and interests subject to mechanic’s liens; payment and lien waivers; mechanic’s lien statement; priority; foreclosure action; foreclosure sale; redemption; and recent case law developments.
– Matthew A. Anderson
11:05 – 11:20 a.m.
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11:20 a.m. – 12:20 p.m.
How to Successfully Examine Title in Minnesota
This session will discuss the various types of title; where to research title and what is being examined; what issues to look for; where to find help or guidance; and how to frame or disclose your results.
– Robert L. Russell
12:20 – 1:00 p.m.
LUNCH BREAK
1:00 – 1:45 p.m.
What Every Real Estate Lawyer Should Know About Contracts for Deed and Cancellations
This session will discuss the characteristics of contracts for deed; uniform provisions; remedies of the parties; and statutory cancellations.
– Larry M. Wertheim
1:45 – 1:50 p.m.
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1:50 – 2:35 p.m.
Key Issues of Residential Landlord/Tenant Law
This session will cover residential leases; tenant remedies; landlord remedies; and eviction actions.
– Robin Ann Williams
2:35 – 2:50 p.m.
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2:50 – 3:35 p.m.
Key Issues of Commercial Landlord/Tenant Law
An overview of commercial landlord/tenant law, including assignment and subletting, options, retail concepts, ground leases and guaranties.
– Molly A. Gherty
3:35 – 3:50 p.m.
Overview of the Real Property Specialist Certification Exam
The MSBA offers Minnesota practitioners the opportunity to become Certified Real Property Law Specialists. The examination will be given on Saturday, April 30, 2022. For more information, please go to the MSBA’s website.
LIVE SIMULCAST
Tuesday & Wednesday, March 1-2, 2022
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$245 MSBA members / $245 paralegals / $295 standard rate
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Scholarships available!
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 11.0 CLE credits, including 1.0 ethics credit. The maximum number of total credits attendees may claim for this program is 11.0 credits.
Minnesota CLE also has applied to the Minnesota State Bar Association for 11.0 advanced real property law specialist credits.
