This article provides an update to our previously published “Spring 2022 Community Association Legislative Update” article, which covered legislation impacting community associations (our clients) and those who provide goods and services to community associations. As...
BRK partner Nicholas Bartzen will join a panel of legal professionals at the 2022 RE Journal Condo, HOA & Townhome Summit. The event, held on September 13, 2022 in Rosemont, Illinois, seeks to bring together professionals from throughout Illinois and the Midwest...
As the price of security cameras falls and community associations continue to add security cameras to enhance safety within the common elements, the question of whether it is legal (or advisable) to install security cameras around pools often arises. Whether adding...
Chicago condominium and community associations should be aware of the new “Cooling Ordinance” approved by the City Council on June 22, 2022. The City Council adopted the Cooling Ordinance (“Ordinance”) following the death of three residents of a senior facility during...
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...
