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What can we do about a condo unit in probate?

Q. We are a small condo association and recently someone in our building died and their apartment went into probate.

Is collection action voted on in an open meeting?

Q. Our board is wondering, in light of the Palm II ruling, if a condo board must vote in an open meeting to take collection action against a unit.

Does the Palm II Ruling Apply to Condo Committees?

Q. I'm part of an architectural review committee, which is one of two committees founded by our covenant documents. I'm wondering if the Palm II decision applies to all parts of the HOA structure or just to the actual board?

Our association would like to update its Bylaws. Is a template available?

Q. Could you point me in the direction of the Bylaws template for small Chicago condo associations? Our building is using the original from the 1960’s or something like that, and I would like to propose a revamp.