“Put a Lid on Association Trash Issues” – Attorney Matthew O’Malley offers practical advice on navigating the city of Chicago’s sanitation code, avoiding expensive citations, and establishing proactive trash management for condominium, townhome, and homeowner associations. (14 min).



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Small scale and community-wide sustainability efforts can have an environmental impact. From simple lightbulb changes to water efficient landscaping, there are many steps an Association can take to reduce their carbon and energy footprint. Performing an energy audit, forming a green committee, and identifying eco-friendly initiatives in capital improvement projects can also foster member engagement … Read More ›

We are now more than three years into the condominium deconversion wave that took the Chicagoland real estate industry by surprise in 2015. While deconversions may appear to be commonplace, so are the challenges to these unique large sale transactions.

Some unit owners have mounted vocal and often caustic challenges in opposition to these sales. Others … Read More ›

“Vendor Contracts, Decoded” – Attorney John Bickley reviews the essential components of a vendor contract, what predatory clauses to look out for, and why it’s so important for condominium, townhome and homeowner associations to seek legal counsel before signing on the dotted line. (16 min).



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