I have received a number of questions from homeowners and board members regarding association living. Over the next few months, I will try and respond to as many questions as possible.
The first issue involves maintenance repair and replacement of a balcony. The owner submitting the question resides in a condominium association. Her balcony is in … Read More ›
Consider yourself lucky if your condominium, homeowner (HOA), or townhome community association has yet to experience leaks due to ice damming. With the incredible amount of snow that we have had this year and the inevitable warming, ice damming will occur in a number of community associations throughout the Midwest.
Ice damming generally occurs after a … Read More ›
I have written about the types of insurance your association should obtain — property insurance, general liability insurance, a fidelity bond, directors and officers insurance and, in some instances, workman’s compensation insurance. Sections 12 and 12.1 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act (“Act”) set forth the insurance requirements for all condominiums throughout the state.What that … Read More ›
I have received a number of phone calls lately regarding laws concerning the proper notice for a meeting. The notice requirements differ depending on the types of meetings. It is important that associations’ give proper notice of meeting. If for some reason improper notice is sent, then all actions taken in the meeting could be … Read More ›