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...
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,...
BRK partner Scott Rosenlund was quoted in the April 2022 issue of Condo Lifestyles magazine. The article is entitled “5 Best Practices for Passing Successful Rules and Regs.” To read the article, click here.
