By: Matthew O’Malley
There are many pros to living in condominium associations, as they are often one of the more affordable options in urban environments and especially in many areas in the City of Chicago. Condos can provide a great
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Governing Document Production and You: New Caselaw Regarding Excessive Charges to Sellers
Have you had a request for governing documents? Have you sold a condominium in the last few years? Are you currently living in one and plan to sell it in the foreseeable future? If you sold
Legal Update: Chicago Tenants Now Have Five Years to File a Lawsuit Against Landlords Who Unlawfully Enter into Their Unit to Take Possession
Evicting a tenant in Illinois requires a detailed legal process. Therefore, it is important for landlords to be patient and wait for the court to enter a formal eviction order providing possession of the unit versus taking voluntary
Two Years In: What Condominiums and Community Associations Can Learn from the COVID-19 Pandemic
By: Matthew O’Malley
The last 24 months have been unprecedented. Every industry and individual has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. It is helpful to reflect on some of the lessons we can learn from this pandemic, and I have
2022 Legislative Updates
In 2021, the Illinois General Assembly did not make any amendments to the Illinois Common Interest Community Association Act and only made one significant change to the Illinois Condominium Property Act (the “Act”). Effective January 1, 2022,
Don’t Let a Burst Pipe Burst Your Bubble
With Chicago weather at full force, it is inevitable that condominiums, townhome associations and homeowner associations will be confronted with burst pipes and the subsequent damage. As a means of preparation, please review the steps below
Tressler Talks – The Dark Side of Community Association Living: Covenant Enforcement, Violations and Fines
We are pleased to invite you to our upcoming virtual Tressler Talk:
The Darkside of Community Association Living: Covenant Enforcement, Violations and Fines
Wednesday, January 26, 2022
1:00-2:00pm CT
Join Tressler’s experienced attorneys for this complimentary webinar to learn about:
Life Hacks, A Series With Kathryn Formeller: eCards
Check out Kathryn Formeller on The Professionals’ new YouTube channel! She joins forces with impressive women in the workplace to provide quick and helpful professional tips in this popular Life Hack series.
The End of the Illinois Eviction Moratorium
As of October 4, 2021, the Illinois Eviction Moratorium has ended. This means that residential tenants can once again be evicted from their units. The ending of the Illinois Eviction Moratorium also means that a “covered person” is no longer protected
The Collapse of the Champlain Towers and Hard Lessons Learned – Part II
After the tragic events that occurred in Surfside, Florida, it is important for Associations to understand the responsibility that they have in maintaining the structure of their condominium building. Cosmetic issues are often easy to spot, for example, a sagging ceiling,