Fire Prevention
During the winter months, the risk of residential fires increases, and your condo/HOA is not immune.
The increase is often attributed to additional electricity used for things like holiday décor, Christmas trees, or electric space heaters. Residents and owners must be cautious when they are lighting a fire or their favorite holiday-scented candle in order to prevent fires.
Learn more here.
2023 HOA/Condo Legislative Updates
As the new year approaches, it's important for association boards and community association professionals to be aware of new laws. This year, there are a few updates - mainly to Section 22.1 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act about resale disclosures.
Learn more about 2023 updates here.
Proxies 101
While the bulk of association governance is handled by the Board of Directors, there are topics that require the vote of the membership as a whole. In this case, proxies are a tool commonly used to allow members who cannot be physically present to cast their vote.
Resident Engagement Post COVID
After two years of disruption due to the COVID-19 pandemic, everyone has been eager to return to a sense of normalcy. According to management companies and boards, residents feel more comfortable participating in community activities than they have in a very long time.
While bringing people back together is fun and exciting, it may take some extra effort to shake off the months of social distancing, restart programming, and drive engagement again.
Learn how to get started, here.