Every year brings a new slate of legislation at both the local and state levels with implications for Chicagoland’s condo, HOA, and co-op communities. So far, the measures being proposed and enacted for 2026 are heavy on transparency, reser…
With many associations currently earning significant interest income on their reserve accounts, it may come as a surprise that associations have to pay federal income taxes on that income. Even more surprising is that the applicable tax rat…
Conflict management skills are part of every good manager and board member’s toolkit - especially in this era of social media and heightened cultural tensions. Between defusing hostility at meetings, coping with the impact of platforms like…
Maintaining your building's masonry is every bit as crucial to safety, comfort, and value as maintaining your boiler or furnace—but major masonry repair and restoration projects can be daunting for building owners and boards who are unfamil…
As your building ages, maintaining a roof eventually becomes too costly or bothersome and roof replacement is considered. As a property manager or owner, understanding current standards per typical building codes and manufacturer requiremen…
With premiums spiralling and policies becoming more complex, it’s more crucial than ever for boards to understand the basics of their community’s insurance coverage. This presentation will explain Actual Cash Value (ACV) vs. Replacement Cos…
Cold weather is right around the corner - and that means snow, ice, and the risk of slips, falls, and other winter-related mishaps on your property. This seminar will outline the responsibility of boards and managers when it comes to snow a…
Water infiltration and leaks can happen almost anywhere; at windows, walls, siding, masonry, stucco, roofs, foundations, and many other building components. Find out why, and learn how to detect and prevent the damage they cause, as well as…
In multifamily residential communities where neighbors share common space, amenities, and maintenance—if not actual walls—establishing and maintaining boundaries can be tricky, both in the physical and nonphysical sense. This goes double fo…
While the pandemic may have turbocharged the use of Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and other virtual platforms for multifamily residential boards, the shift toward digital meeting tools has outlasted the crisis itself. For condominium and community…