Minn. Stat. § 515B.3-125: LEGAL FEES; NOTICE REQUIRED.

(a) If an association elects to refer a unit owner's inquiry to the association's legal counsel, the association must notify the unit owner in advance that the association:

(1) intends to refer the inquiry to the association's legal counsel; and

(2) may incur legal fees which may result in an assessment to the unit owner.

(b) The board must provide the notification under subsection (a) at no cost to the unit owner.

(c) Notice under this section is not required to be given before referring a matter to the association's legal counsel if:

(1) the matter involves pending or threatened litigation;

(2) the unit owner has retained legal counsel and the association is responding to the owner's attorney; or

(3) immediate legal action is necessary to preserve the legal rights of the association or to prevent immediate harm to persons or property.