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Who are you going to call?

Who are you going to call?

Every day, community associations are faced with various issues and problems. When something occurs, it is not uncommon for a unit owner to immediately call management. It is not uncommon […]

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What is Happening in Community Associations Outside of Illinois?

What is Happening in Community Associations Outside of Illinois?

Join Dawn and Gabby on Tuesday, April 5, 2022, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., for Part 1 of 2 in our series related to “Electing the Board of Directors.” […]

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Collection Policies: A Great Tool for Boards

Collection Policies: A Great Tool for Boards

As we begin a new year, it is a good time for boards to review their collection procedures. A community association’s ability to collect unpaid assessment from unit owners will […]

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January 2022 – New Year-New Laws

January 2022 – New Year-New Laws

As we ring in 2022, it is a time for us to review the new changes for the year. In this newsletter, we review recent changes to the law and […]

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End of Year Recap

End of Year Recap

As 2021 comes to a close, we let out a sigh of relief. 2021 was better than 2020, but it still was a year full of challenges. We did our […]

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Meeting Minutes

Meeting Minutes

Over the past year, we have said many times, that community association living has become very tense. It is unfortunately a time when community associations which never experienced any issues […]

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Lessons From the Past Year and a Half: How to Better Prepare Your Association for the Unexpected

Lessons From the Past Year and a Half: How to Better Prepare Your Association for the Unexpected

From COVID-19 to the Surfside tragedy, a number of things have occurred over the past year and a half, which have taught us new lessons to be applied to community […]

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State of Illinois Prepares to Move into Phase 5

State of Illinois Prepares to Move into Phase 5

The State of Illinois is prepared to move into phase 5. What Does this mean for community associations? To learn more, click here.

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Illinois and Chicago Lift Mask Mandates – What Does it Mean for Associations?

Illinois and Chicago Lift Mask Mandates – What Does it Mean for Associations?

In our last email newsletter, we discussed recent changes to masking guidelines announced by the Centers for Disease Control. At that time, Illinois had not officially taken a position on masks, […]

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New Guidelines for Associations Located in the City of Chicago

New Guidelines for Associations Located in the City of Chicago

In light of an increased number of confirmed COVID-19 cases, and an increase in the COVID-19 testing positivity rate in the City of Chicago, Mayor Lori Lightfoot has announced new […]

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Illinois Stay-at-Home Order Extended Through May

Illinois Stay-at-Home Order Extended Through May

At the April 23, 2020 daily briefing, Governor J.B. Pritzker indicated that, on May 1, 2020, he will sign an executive order extending Illinois’ stay-at-home mandate for another month, through […]

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

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

COVID-19 is everywhere around us. It has changed our daily lives in so many unimaginable ways. Therefore, we should not be surprised that it affects the general day to day […]

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What is the Difference Between a Condo and an Apartment?

What is the Difference Between a Condo and an Apartment?

Although the buildings are often virtually identical from the outside, there are legal and organizational differences between condominiums and apartments. Here, our Chicago condo law attorneys provide a brief explanation […]

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

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

The number of Coronavirus cases, officially called COVID-19, is increasing within the United States. As of March 11, 2020, Illinois has twenty-five (25) confirmed cases and the number appears to […]

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Illinois Condo & Homeowners Association Blog

Illinois Condo & Homeowners Association Blog

Stay tuned for news on Illinois Condo & Homeowners Association Law…

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