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Tressler Talks: What the Fed? Understanding Financials in HOA Law

We are pleased to invite you to our upcoming virtual Tressler Talk: What the Fed? Understanding Financials in HOA Law Thursday, February 16, 2023 1:00-2:00pm CT Webinar Join us for this complimentary webinar to learn about association financials, recent changes… Continue Reading →

Happy New Year from Tressler’s HOA/Condo Law Practice Group!

Happy New Year from our families to yours! It has been a great year and we are proud to have wonderful clients, attorneys, staff and colleagues. We are honored that you have put your trust in our team and are… Continue Reading →

‘Tis the Season…for Fire Prevention

During the winter months, the rate and risk of residential fires increases. Your condo or HOA is not immune to this. The increase is often attributed to additional electricity use, holiday décor, Christmas trees and the increased use of electric space heaters. Residents… Continue Reading →

The More You Know Before the First Snow: Condo and HOA Winter Preparation

I am not sure where this year went, but we have already experienced the first frost in the Chicagoland area. Like it or not, winter is right around the corner! This article should serve as a reminder that if you have not… Continue Reading →

Tressler Talks: To Disclose or Not Disclose? Board and Community Manager Obligations for Disclosure of Documents and Information

We are pleased to invite you to our upcoming virtual Tressler Talk: To Disclose or Not Disclose? Board and Community Manager Obligations for Disclosure of Documents and Information Thursday, October 6, 2022 1:00-2:00pm CT Webinar Join us for this complimentary… Continue Reading →

Due Process is Critical to the Violation Process

Consistent with prior rulings, Illinois courts have shown a fondness to expand a condominium board’s duties in ensuring “due process” in violation hearings. In Board of Directors of Winnitt Park Condominium Association v. Bourdage, the court refused to uphold a… Continue Reading →

Jerome Murphy and Matthew O’Malley Win Complex Commercial Litigation Matter

Tressler LLP litigators, Jerome Murphy and Matthew O’Malley, recently represented a condominium association regarding a complex contractual dispute over the installation of fire-rated doors and fire sprinkler systems. Serving as Plaintiff’s counsel, Jerome and Matt successfully negotiated a highly favorable monetary settlement for their client… Continue Reading →

Update On Residency Requirements To Serve On A Condo Board In Illinois

The Illinois legislature has amended the Illinois Condominium Property Act (the “Act”) and while not mandatory, it allows Boards of Directors to implement policies on how Boards can be composed.  Pursuant to Section 18(a)(1) of the Act, the change now… Continue Reading →

Purchasing a Condominium Unit: Buyer Beware

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 sense… Continue Reading →

Governing Document Production and You: New Caselaw Regarding Excessive Charges to Sellers

By: Sarah Elizabeth Melendez 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 one,… Continue Reading →

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