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Winter Preparation for Condo Buildings

Alexa Jackson What We're Thinking About Lately... 01 November 2022 21 October 2022
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Winter is right around the corner, so if you have not yet started your winter preparations, you should do so now.

The weather conditions in Illinois during the winter increase the rate of slip-and-fall accidents, so proper snow removal is very important.

Check out these helpful tips regarding property management when it comes to winter weather.

Violation Notices - Basics for Condo Board Members

Alexa Jackson What We're Thinking About Lately... 25 October 2022 21 October 2022
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Complaints are on the rise as people spend more time at home, which means more notices of violations are being sent out. If you find yourself in this position, here is a summary of what every notice of violation should contain. 

1) Date: The day the notice is being sent/given to the unit owner

2) Method of delivery: How notice is being given to the unit owner

3) Addressee: Notice should be addressed to the legal unit owner

4) Identified notice: The notice should state it is a “NOTICE OF VIOLATION” or a “WARNING LETTER"

5) Identified alleged violation: The notice should state that the association has received a complaint and it should summarize what the complaint is about

6) Requested action: The notice should state what the unit owner needs to do

7) Additional actions the unit owner can take: The notice should state that if the unit owner disputes that they have engaged in this conduct or violated the documents, they have the right to attend a hearing with the board of directors

8) Signature of notice: The notice can be signed by the managing agent or the board of directors

2021 Property Tax Season is Officially Over

Alexa Jackson What We're Thinking About Lately... 18 October 2022 17 October 2022
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The 2021 property tax season is officially over. Second and final installment tax bills will likely be mailed out around December 1st and will be due around December 31st.

First installment tax bills for the 2022 tax year will likely be mailed around February 1st, 2023 and due around March 1st.

City Council Approves South Shore Condo Co-Op Preservation Fund Pilot

Alexa Jackson What We're Thinking About Lately... 11 October 2022 11 October 2022
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Chicago City Council approved a new pilot preservation fund that targets vulnerable condo and co-op owners in the South Shore community.

The fund will provide owner-occupant grants to owners and a low-interest, long-term loan/grant product to HOAs for needed repairs and deferred maintenance to ensure that longtime homeowners can remain affordably housed.

Condos in South Shore should inquire with their Alderman about the program if they feel they’re a candidate. 

Learn more here.

Handling Toxic Board Members

Alexa Jackson What We're Thinking About Lately... 05 October 2022 05 October 2022
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When a board is burdened with individuals who refuse to get along with the rest of the board, or who consistently push an agenda that conflicts with the community as a whole, it can be incredibly difficult to govern effectively. 

Toxic board behavior is pervasive. It takes over everything and soon, governance becomes all about the conflict, and not the community.

So how do you handle toxic board members? According to the pros, board officers must consistently enforce a code of conduct by which all elected members must abide. 

Learn more here. 
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