The Illinois Appellate Court’s ruling in Carey v. The 400 Erie Condominium Association, a recent Rule 23 opinion of the First Appellate District Court, provided guidance for handling smoking nuisance cases in condominiums, emphasizing that rules may permit smoking within units as long as it does not cause nuisance or unreasonable disturbance to others.

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With the upcoming winter weather, it’s inevitable that condominium, homeowner, and townhome associations will have to deal with pipe bursts, leaks, and the resulting property damage. Below are three initial steps board members and property managers can take to determine who is responsible for repairs, unit damages, and/or damage to common areas.

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Board members must often make the most difficult decisions for their community association including budgeting and addressing owner concerns. Differences of opinion regarding any of these and other issues can result in confrontation.

Below are seven ways to avoid a confrontational or unruly homeowner during an association meeting.

Notice

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