Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information for Homeowner and Condominium Associations

6 years ago

The number of Coronavirus cases, officially called COVID-19, is increasing within the United States. As of March 11, 2020, Illinois…

Can a Condo Owner Be Forced to Sell?

6 years ago

In Illinois, condo owners may be forced to sell as part of a deconversion sale, even if they strongly object…

What is Condominium Law?

6 years ago

Condominiums (condos) are private real estate units that are owned within a larger building or complex.  As part of a…

The Difference Between Reviews, Audits and Compilations

6 years ago

Managing an association’s finances and budget are among the most important duties of an HOA/condo board.  At some point, your…

What is the Difference Between an HOA and Condo Association?

6 years ago

According to data provided by the Homeowners Protection Bureau (HOPB), nearly one in four Americans currently lives in a condo…

Can a Condo Association Evict an Owner?

6 years ago

For condo associations, assessments are the fuel that keeps the lights on. Without collecting the income owed by individual condo…

HUD Issues New Guidance on Reasonable Accommodations for Assistance Animals

6 years ago

January 28, 2020, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released its guidelines related to requests for an…

Finances and Collection: Safeguarding the Association Assets

6 years ago

Collecting assessments and protecting financial assets is one of the most important functions of an association’s board of directors. It…

Do Condo Owners Have Rights?

6 years ago

Yes. Condo owners have important legal rights and those rights must be respected by the condominium association.  Here, our Chicago…

Chicago’s Deconversion Ordinance and What it Means

6 years ago

Over the last decade, there has been a trend in Chicago - and many other major American cities - towards…