A few years ago, I was on the phone with a homeowner. He was irate with how his community’s money was being spent. He was unhappy with the budget increase. It was a call I took regularly from any one of my homeowners (and more often than no…
According to a recent piece in Chicago Agent Magazine , the office of the Cook County Recorder of Deeds, which has been closed due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, is now able to accept and record plans and condo declarations with a …
The Cooperator Events presents A Virtual Town Hall: Clearing the Air - Keeping Your Indoor Environment Clean, Safe, and Contaminant-Free, Sponsored by O&S Associates, Inc. Tuesday June 30, 2020 at 2:00 PM WATCH ON DEMAND With the ongoing…
Last week, Thomas M. Skiba, CAE, CAI’s chief executive officer, and Ursula K. Burgess, Esq., president of CAI’s Board of Trustees, released a statement calling for equality and justice . As communities continue to navigate the current cr…
The Cooperator Events presents A Virtual Town Hall Reserves to the Rescue? - Preserving Your Community's Physical and Financial Health, Sponsored by Association Reserves. Thursday June 18, 2020 at 2:00 PM WATCH ON DEMAND With many associ…
With the Senate’s passage of HB 1438, the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act (“Cannabis Act”), just over a year ago, Illinois became one of the 11 states that permit both recreational and medical marijuana use. HB 1438 was passed by the Illino…
Serving on your condo or HOA board can be rewarding, but it's not without its challenges. Here, three board members weigh in on what they've found to be the toughest hurdles to clear as they work to keep their communities running smoothly. …
Few people come onto their condo or HOA board an expert in community administration - most of us could use some help! While most of that support and training comes from fellow board members and simply learning on the job, organizations like…
The global pandemic has raised serious questions about how boards can conduct business and residents can participate in the governance of their communities while social distancing. This webinar will offer professional advice and clarity on …
Finding vendors and service providers for your building or association can be like trying to find the proverbial needle in a haystack. How can you tell whether a law firm has seasoned condo/co-op law experts on their team? How do you know w…