2,500 Condos Impacted by Assessment Error

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Written by Alexa Jackson

Category: What We're Thinking About Lately...

Published: 08 May 2019

Post Sposored by Relias Law Group, Ltd.
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Chicago, IL 60606
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Some assessment notices issued to properties in Elk Grove Township were issued in error by the Cook County Assessor. New “corrected” re-assessment notices were subsequently issues by the Assessor’s office. The errors impacted over 2,500 condo units. Because of this error, the Assessor has extended the assessment appeal deadline to May 29, 2019.

Additionally, due to the error in Elk Grove Town, the assessment notices for Maine Township will now be delayed. The new anticipated assessment notice date for Maine Township is now May 7, 2019 with a new appeal deadline of June 7, 2019.

If you have a question about the accuracy of your assessment or the association’s assessments, please contact George Relias at (312) 428-3021 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. He will be happy to review the assessment and help you determine your options.

The Power of Kindness

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Written by Alexa Jackson

Category: What We're Thinking About Lately...

Published: 07 May 2019

Conflict is an inevitable part of living in a condo association. However, encouraging kindness and respect can foster a collaborative and positive atmosphere. All board members, residents, community managers, staff members, and business partners should act with civility toward one another.

Associations can foster kindness and civility by listening. Listening is critical to empathy and human connection. When people feel heard, they will feel much more comfortable within an association.

Humor is another way to foster kindness. Humor can help decrease tension and create bonds. Humor can also help communicate decisions that may not go over well with everyone. 

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What is the Role of a Community Manager?

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Written by Alexa Jackson

Category: What We're Thinking About Lately...

Published: 29 April 2019

A manager has two primary responsibilities. The first is to carry out policies set by the board, and the second is to manage daily operations. It's important to understand the responsibilities and limitations of your property manager.

Here are a few items to keep in mind regarding the role of a property manager:

1. A manager is trained to handle conflict, but will likely not be getting involved in neighbor disagreements.
2. A manager is an advisor, not a board member.
3. A manager can not change or institute policies.
4. A manager is not a consultant for residents.
5. A manager is not available 24/7.

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What Makes a Good Rule?

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Written by Alexa Jackson

Category: What We're Thinking About Lately...

Published: 23 April 2019

The purpose of rules and regulations is to clarify governing document provisions and regulate behavior. However, many associations adopt rules that directly conflict with their governing documents, are outdated, are too complicated, can’t be enforced, or sometimes even violate laws.

It is important to keep in mind a set of guidelines when establishing new rules for your association. New rules should be:

1. Consistent with laws and governing documents
2. Objective
3. Reasonable
4. Clear and specific
5. Put in writing and formally distributed
6. Written with input from the association attorney and community members
7. A step forward in enhancing the association

To learn more about how to write good rules, click here.