Securing Housing Stability

David Lillehaug

Upon referral from Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid, David Lillehaug represented an 80-year-old disabled Vietnam veteran who faced a lien foreclosure for late payments of assessments levied by his homeowner’s association. The association sold the lien to a real estate investment company, which sought to foreclose in Hennepin County District Court. David took the case one month before trial, well after the discovery deadline had expired.

After identifying novel legal issues under the Minnesota Common Interest Ownership Act, he collected documents, prepared a trial brief, submitted witness and exhibit lists, and announced that he was ready for trial. Successful settlement negotiations ensued that led to release of the lien and dismissal of the court action. The client was very appreciative of the work and the ability to stay in his home.