For various financial reasons, many Illinois community associations choose to fund large-scale repair projects or other major common expenses, at least in part through special assessments. If an association adheres to the applicable legal requirements for special...
BRK partners Nick Bartzen and Scott Rosenlund both contributed to the July 2022 issue of Condo Lifestyles magazine. Nick’s article is entitled “A Guy Walks Into a Board Meeting…Common Meeting Issues and How to Handle Them.” Scott’s article is entitled “Adopting...
On May 13th, BRK attorneys Kris Kasten and Nicholas Bartzen were both pleased and honored to speak at the CAI-Illinois 40th Annual Expo and Conference. Kris Kasten joined a panel of industry leaders and legislators to provide conference attendees updates on...
This article will provide an update on the current legislation impacting Illinois community associations (our clients). As always, this article contains tips only and does not constitute legal advice or guidance. For specific issues related to your community, consult...
Board meetings can be a tense affair for managers and board members. Which processes to follow, how to handle arguments that arise, and demands for information all happen “in real-time,” limiting the opportunity for the board or manager to check the declaration,...