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Interior of the common area at 444 Social in Lincolnshire, Ill.

If contractor isn’t up to snuff, can association break contract without penalty?

May 20, 2019 at 8:37 a.m.

Q: I am on the board of a condominium association that has a significant dispute with a contractor who is performing ongoing work on the common elements. The workmanship is...

How can condo owners force sale of crumbling building?

May 20, 2019 at 8:35 a.m.

Q: I am a unit owner in a condominium association and the common elements of my association are in dire need of significant repairs and replacements — to the tune...

What to do if water leaks into your condo unit

May 20, 2019 at 8:34 a.m.

Q: I own a unit on the first floor of a small condominium building. At my expense, I replaced my kitchen window; however, when it rains, I still see water...

3 ways condo boards can ban Airbnb rentals

May 20, 2019 at 8:32 a.m.

Q: I am a unit owner in a high-rise condominium off Michigan Avenue. Our condominium declaration does not contain any minimum lease term provisions, but like most condominium declarations, prohibits...

Here’s what condo associations can do about smoking in units

May 20, 2019 at 8:30 a.m.

Q: I live in a small condominium association and have been experiencing cigarette smoke transmission from an adjacent unit into my unit. I have complained to the managing agent and...

To the extent that a board refuses to pursue collection of delinquent assessments, including eviction proceedings, the board would be in breach of its fiduciary duties. Any unit owner may file suit against the board for breach of fiduciary duty to force the board to act.

Can unit owners force condo board to evict someone not paying assessments?

May 20, 2019 at 8:29 a.m.

Q: I am a current board member in a six-unit, self-managed condominium association. The previous board refused to initiate collection proceedings against a unit owner who was not paying assessments,...

Just how detailed should condo board meeting minutes be?

May 20, 2019 at 8:27 a.m.

Q: I live in a condominium association and am not always able to attend the board meetings, so I rely on the board minutes to know what business has been...

If stairs and porches are classified in the condominium declaration as a common element, the association is responsible for snow removal.

Is condo association on hook for removing snow from rear stairs, porches?

May 20, 2019 at 8:26 a.m.

Q: I live in a walk-up condominium building and a dispute has arisen with the board of directors regarding snow removal on the rear stairs and porches in the back...

No parking spot? Condo owners still on the hook for garage costs

May 20, 2019 at 8:25 a.m.

Q: I am a unit owner in a condominium association that has a parking garage, but not all units have a deeded parking unit. The garage is a common element....

Condo owners who prefer ink and paper can sidestep electronic communications by not opting in.

Condo board can’t force owners to receive notices via email

May 20, 2019 at 8:22 a.m.

Q: I live in a condo and the board has adopted new rules to allow for electronic delivery of official notices pursuant to the recent amendment to the Condominium Act...

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