In recent years, the rise in popularity of electric bikes and electric scooters (“E-Bikes” and “E-Scooters”) has brought about a new wave of transportation convenience and eco-friendly mobility. In Chicago especially, our high-rise condominium clients are seeing more...
Illinois community associations deal with construction defect issues frequently, from the moment the association (whether a condo, homeowners, or townhome association) is turned over from the developer with underlying construction defects, throughout their existence,...
The Illinois legislature was busy in the recent veto session in Springfield, updating recent laws that have broad implications for our clients (particularly the update to the Electric Vehicle Charging Act). The most relevant update from the recent veto session...
Nicholas Bartzen of BRK has announced the launch of PineappleHOA, an online company built specifically to assist Illinois condo and HOA communities in controlling costs. PineappleHOA can help by providing boards and managers with answers to routine questions about...
Stephanie Gradle joined BRK as the firm’s newest attorney. Stephanie specializes in litigation and, in her six (6) months with the firm, has developed a relationship with many of your clients, serving as the primary point of contact for litigation-related matters....
Effective January 1, 2023, both the State of Illinois and the City of Chicago have new requirements for smoke and fire detectors, including everything from single-family townhomes to high-rise condominium associations. The laws aim to phase out the use of the old...
BRK partner Nicholas Bartzen will co-host an educational event (with Michele Trina of Associa-Chicagoland) at the 2023 CAI-Illinois Conference and Expo on Friday, February 10, 2023, at the Donald E. Stephens Center in Rosemont. The CAI Annual Conference draws over...
BRK partner Kris Kasten was awarded the Olympus Award from CAI-Illinois, the state’s largest trade and educational organization for Illinois community associations. The award is reserved for volunteers who generously devote their time and use innovative techniques to...
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