Beginning January 1, 2020, adults 21 years of age and older will be able to purchase and possess up to 30 grams of marijuana for recreational use. To avoid issues and keep the peace, Illinois condominium associations will want to get rules and regulations in place before then.

There are some challenges to having a pool in your community association. The biggest challenges tend to be related to the residents, rather than the maintenance. Here are some simple guidelines for HOA and condo pool rules, rule enforcement, and managing to avoid chaos.

Spring is finally here so it’s time to stop hibernating inside and venture outdoors! With warmer weather approaching, many people like to get outside, join volunteer groups, or meet the new neighbor who moved in during winter. As an HOA board member, it’s your job to help create a friendly environment where homeowners feel proud of where they live. Many people want to know their neighbors instead of feeling like it’s just a bunch of town homes that share a wall. An easy way to encourage neighborly love is with community activities such as a block party or  neighborhood garage sale. Here are some tips on planning a seamless event in your HOA community.

Condo Associations and HOAs often find it a bit challenging to enforce all the rules. Not enforcing rules can upset members, cause issues, and possibly even create a legal issue. Here we explain the importance of implementing and enforcing rules, and provide resources so condo and HOA boards can make it manageable.

We’ve previously written about how to handle delinquent tenants and how to deal with bad renters. Here we dive deeper into how to prevent rental issues in condo and homeowners’ associations.