Vendor Contract Essentials: How Community Associations Can Avoid Costly Mistakes As spring approaches, community association boards are gearing up to tackle long-awaited projects—from landscaping improvements to major repairs. While selecting the right vendor is a critical first step, having a well-structured contract and a strong management
Illinois Appellate Court Decision Demonstrates Illinois Condominium Associations Must Follow Strict Legal Procedures for Board Meetings, Voting, and Governance Illinois condominium boards often overlook minor procedural details—until a lawsuit forces costly reversals. A recent Illinois appellate court case underscores why compliance with governing documents is critical
Emotional Support Animals: Balancing Reasonable Accommodations and Access Restrictions Navigating the complexities of reviewing and responding to requests for an emotional support animal can be challenging enough but the difficulty in responding to the requests can be further heightened in community associations that prohibit certain animals
Illinois Court Rules Cumulative Late Fees in Condo Associations Are Unenforceable Assessments are a community association’s lifeblood, and community associations should ensure that they are timely receiving assessments from owners. Generally, community associations will levy late fees on owners who fail to timely pay their assessments.
Federal Court Reinstates Corporate Transparency Act Beneficial Ownership Reporting Requirements and Deadline Extended by FinCEN On December 3, 2024, a federal court in Texas issued a nationwide preliminary injunction in Texas Top Cop Shop, Inc v Garland, No. 4:24-CV-478, 2024 WL 4953814, at *37 (ED Tex,
Illinois Court Rules Condominium Declaration and Zoning Ordinance Prohibiting Short-Term Rentals Are Enforceable In the past few years, there has been a rise in issues with owners, condominium associations, and short-term renters. The Seventh Circuit’s decision in Mogan v. City of Chicago, 115 F.4th 841 (7th
