Climate change, a pandemic, and the fleeting summer weather remind us not to take our beaches for granted. Here are our favorite Chicago and Evanston, IL beaches.
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Effective January 1, 2022, the Condominium Act of Illinois is amended to state that an association can amend their Declaration/By-laws to provide that a majority of the board must be owner-occupants.
You can keep your books, succeed at budgeting, and file taxes without overpaying and without surprises cost-effectively by leveraging HOA accounting services only for these crucial items.
In order for community association members feel satisfied with how their association is run, they must understand the role of the association Board, and who to contact when they see an issue.
Are getting excited to get out and experience your city again this summer? Dark dining offers a full sensory experience, and for various takes on eating in the dark, Chicago doesn’t disappoint.
Updated September 2021 Law requires that HOA boards take meeting minutes during board meetings. But, it is also important for the board’s process and sanity to keep everything documented. For instance, meeting minutes are helpful when board members debate and come to a misunderstanding about a particular topic. Members can refer back to the minutes to recall what was actually said. This way the facts are always out on the table. The “art” of taking minutes is something all board members should be knowledgeable about. So, here are a few tips to mastering HOA meeting minutes, template included.
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Understand HOA rental restrictions and what renting roles, rights, and responsibilities each of the involved parties have: the renter, the landlord, the HOA, and property management company.
This month, we are excited to feature Hillcrest Property Management’s Director of Hillcrest Chicago, Caree Shtulman. Caree leads the charge on small to medium condominium, townhome, and homeowners’ associations in the city.
Due to issues with our vendor and USPS, the 2021 coupon books have been delayed. If you have not received your coupons, please pay your 2020 assessment amount: Make checks payable to your association, and your account number or unit address need to be included on your check. Mail checks to: PO Box 7780, Carol Stream, IL 60197. You can also pay online by clicking on “Payments” in the top right corner of this website. You will receive a statement showing your current balance soon. If your assessment has increased in 2021, you can pay the difference along with your February assessment. All January late fees will be waived.
