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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 →

Kathryn Formeller Featured in Chicago Tribune Article

Tressler attorney and Chair of the Condominium & Common Interest Community Association Law practice, Kathryn Formeller, was recently featured in an article titled “Associations Must Prepare Policy for Resolving Complaints” by Pamela Dittmer McKuen of the Chicago Tribune. Click here to read… Continue Reading →

Another Victory for Condominium Associations with Regard to Rental Restrictions

Earlier this summer, Tressler LLP obtained dismissal of a source of income discrimination claim filed by an owner against a Chicago condominium association.  On June 23, 2018, the City of Chicago Commission of Human Relations issued a lengthy written opinion holding… Continue Reading →

Attorney Spotlight: Katerina Tsoukalas-Heitkemper

Katerina Tsoukalas-Heitkemper is a partner in the HOA/Condominium & Common Interest Community Association Law practice.  Her practice includes extensive experience and deep knowledge of all areas of civil litigation, collections, bankruptcy and foreclosures. Her practice areas include Condominium & Common… 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 →

Attorney Spotlight: Kathryn Formeller

Kathryn Formeller is a partner and Chair of the Condominium and Common Interest Community Association Law practice at Tressler LLP. Her practice areas include Condominium and Common Interest Community Association Law, Landlord Tenant Law, HOA and Condominium Collections, Coverage Analysis,… 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 →

Condo Associations Entitled to Recover Post-Judgment Attorneys’ Fees, Lease Unit Despite Payment by Owner

The Forcible Entry and Detainer Act provides associations with the right to take possession of a unit when an owner fails to pay assessments and other common expenses to the association. If the association received a judgment and an order… Continue Reading →

New Standardized Condo Project Questionnaires Provide Greater Consistency & Clarity for Lenders

In an effort to provide greater consistency and clarity for mortgage lenders as they work to collect information to determine eligibility for mortgages secured by units in condominiums, government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac recently released two standardized… Continue Reading →

New in 2016: The Condominium and Common Interest Community Ombudsperson Act

In an effort to educate condominium associations, unit owners and common interest groups, while still accounting for the complex responsibilities that accompany those roles, the Illinois General Assembly created the Condominium and Common Interest Community Ombudsperson Act. Effective July 1,… Continue Reading →

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