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Staff Spotlight: Amanda Sandrik-Carrillo

Amanda Sandrik-Carrillo is an administrator in the HOA Practice Group. Amanda has worked in Tressler’s HOA Practice Group since 2013 and is an integral part of our staff. She has a plethora of knowledge with regard to our collection practice. She manages all… Continue Reading →

The Collapse of the Champlain Towers and Hard Lessons Learned – Part I

In the wake of the tragic collapse of the Champlain Towers in Surfside, Florida, last month, many Condominium Associations are questioning whether deferring maintenance on their property is still a safe option. According to media reports, the estimated cost to… Continue Reading →

Upcoming Virtual Event – Condo/HOA Q&A: Protecting Your Community From Litigation

Tressler attorney Katerina Tsoukalas-Heitkemper will be a panelist at the Illinois Chapter Community Associations Institute’s Condo/HOA Q&A: Protecting your Community from Litigation via Youtube on October 8th. Description: Depending on the severity of the claims, a lawsuit can range from frustrating to catastrophic for… Continue Reading →

Litigation Success! IDHR Familial Status Discrimination Complaint Dismissed

Tressler attorney Katerina Tsoukalas-Heitkemper received a successful result for her condominium association client and its property management company after an 18-month investigation by the Illinois Department of Human Rights (“IDHR”). The IDHR dismissed the familial status discrimination complaint after its… Continue Reading →

Upcoming Event: “Doing What’s Right for Your Association”

The Association of Condominium, Townhouse, and Homeowners Associations (ACTHA) is hosting a free seminar on November 15th. Tressler attorney Kathryn Formeller will be discussing how to do what is right for your Association in foreclosures and collection of delinquent assessments…. Continue Reading →

Should Your Associations Approve the Installation of Semi-Inground Pools?

With the summer months approaching, your association may receive a request for approval from an owner wanting to install a pool on his or her property.  For most associations, whether approval is granted will depend on whether the pool will be… Continue Reading →

Illinois Supreme Court Limits Scope of Immunity Provided to Residential Property Owners Under Snow and Ice Removal Act

The recent enactment of the Snow Removal Service Liability Limitation Act automatically voids any provisions in a snow and ice removal contract requiring either party of the contract to defend, indemnify or hold harmless the other party of the contract for… Continue Reading →

Winter Is Coming…Is Your Association Entering Into a New Snow Removal and Ice Control Services Contract?

With the impending snow season rapidly approaching, it is important for associations to be aware of certain provisions of the Illinois Snow Removal Service Liability Limitation Act, which was signed into law and became effective on August 25, 2016. Most… Continue Reading →

Management and Administrative Fees: Are They Collectable?

Oftentimes, management companies will include their own management fees (such as a collection turnover fee or trial witness fee) on the ledger of a delinquent owner’s account when collecting unpaid assessments. As courts are reviewing account ledgers with increasing scrutiny,… Continue Reading →

Amendments to the Condominium and Common Interest Community Ombudsperson Act

Pursuant to Public Act 99-00776, amendments were made to the Condominium and Common Interest Community Ombudsperson Act (Ombudsperson Act) on August 12, 2016. The Ombudsperson Act will now take effect on January 1, 2017. The Ombudsperson Act establishes the Office… Continue Reading →

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