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The city's cooling ordinance was developed after three seniors died at the James Sneider Apartments in Rogers Park in May during a week of record-breaking heat.

Condo Adviser: New ordinance requires the establishment of ‘cooling spaces’ in high-rise residential buildings

July 17, 2022 at 5:00 a.m.

Q. What does the city's new cooling ordinance do? A. On June 22, 2022, the City of Chicago adopted a new ordinance commonly referred to as the "Cooling Ordinance." The...

Condo Adviser: Condo associations can rent portions of common areas to generate extra revenue

June 19, 2022 at 5:00 a.m.

Q. I am on the board of a midsize condominium association. We are considering renting a portion of the common area to unit owners to park motorcycles. How much income...

In a condo complex, the owner of a unit that a water leak is emanating from is responsible for damage to neighboring units.

Condo Adviser: Neighboring condo with leaky pipe is responsible for damages

May 8, 2022 at 5:00 a.m.

Q. I own a condominium, and I had a water leak that emanated from a pipe in the unit above. The water leak caused damage to my drywall ceiling. The...

No single member of a condo association board has the authority to take actions that require approval of the full board at a properly called meeting.

Condo Adviser: Single member of a condo board can’t act unilaterally

April 10, 2022 at 5:00 a.m.

Q. I live in a mid-rise condominium and we recently experienced an incident in which a unit owner accidentally plugged the garbage chute with his garbage. In response to this...

Now that the CDC has updated its mask recommendations and Illinois and Chicago have repealed most indoor mask mandates, condo associations can drop indoor mask requirements.

Condo Adviser: Condo associations now have the option of lifting their mask mandates

March 11, 2022 at 7:42 a.m.

Q: What do community associations need to know as mask mandates are lifted and CDC guidance evolves? A: On Feb. 25, the CDC announced updated and relaxed guidance regarding indoor...

If you believe there are irregularities in the way your condo association is operating, there are certain processes and types of information you can look for.

Condo Adviser: Unsure if your condo association is operating appropriately? Here’s what to look for.

February 11, 2022 at 8:27 a.m.

Q. I live in a large, professionally managed condominium association and believe there are irregularities regarding the board's administration of the association. Examples include disbursements of association funds and the...

Chicago's proof-of-vaccine mandate excludes locations in residential or office buildings.

Condo Adviser: Proof-of-vaccine mandate doesn’t apply to condo complexes

January 14, 2022 at 12:00 p.m.

Q. The city of Chicago adopted a proof-of-vaccine mandate that took effect on Jan. 3, 2021, requiring proof of vaccination to enter certain locations. Does the Chicago proof-of-vaccine mandate apply...

Condo Adviser: Who is responsible for leaks caused by an air-conditioning system serving a single unit?

December 10, 2021 at 8:24 a.m.

Q. I am on the board of a midsize condominium building and a top floor unit has two leaks in the ceiling. It has been determined that the cause of...

Condo Adviser: Do you have a noisy neighbor? Here’s what your condo board can do.

November 12, 2021 at 8:04 a.m.

Q. I live in a high-rise building and the tenants in the unit above mine are very noisy in the early morning and past midnight many nights a week. I...

Vials of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine are seen at the CVS pharmacy at Wells Street and Huron Street in Chicago on Monday, Sept. 27, 2021.

Condo Adviser: Can condo associations require door attendants and other employees to get COVID-19 vaccines?

October 6, 2021 at 7:16 a.m.

Q. I live in a condominium association that has union door staff, engineers and janitorial employees. Some unit owners are requesting the board institute a mandatory vaccination policy for all...

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