What in the World is this Corporate Transparency Act?

2 years ago

The Corporate Transparency Act is federal legislation which was enacted in 2021 to address the use of somewhat anonymous corporate…

2024: New Year New Ways

2 years ago

Many of us start a new year with resolutions and changes we vow to implement to make this new year…

Discrimination: A Claim That Must be Taken Seriously

2 years ago

This past year or two, we have seen more lawsuits filed in the circuit courts of Illinois by unit owners…

Sign(s) of the Times

2 years ago

When you walk down the street in your neighborhood, at one point or another you will come across a sign…

Recusing and Excusing Board Members

2 years ago

Illinois law is clear that members of a board of directors of a common interest community association have a fiduciary…

September Already??!!

2 years ago

2023 is flying by!  It is now September!  School is back in session (at least in most areas) and community…

Refresher on Enforcing an Association’s Restrictions

2 years ago

Every community association has owners that violate the association’s community instruments. To ensure harmony and cohesiveness and to help avoid…

New Licensing Rules for Property Management Firms

2 years ago

While Community Association Managers or CAMs (individuals who serve as property managers) have long been required to maintain a license…

Tips for Assessing Charges to an Owner’s Account

2 years ago

As community associations are not-for-profit corporations, collecting money due and owing to these communities is critical. Over the years, K&M…

Common Restrictions or Rules: Do They Help? Are They Needed?

2 years ago

It is not uncommon when drafting an amendment to a declaration or to rules and regulations to have a member…