On Thursday January 23, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court allowed the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) to continue enforcing the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). The CTA is a groundbreaking law requiring millions of U.S. corporations, including community associations, to disclose information about their board members (“beneficial owners”).

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Lawsuits against condominium, homeowner (HOA), and townhome community associations can be complex, costly, and time-consuming. For volunteer board members, receiving legal notices can also be an intimidating and stressful experience.

These legal challenges might involve:

Property disputes
Personal injury claims
Claims for breach of fiduciary duty
Breaches of contract often initiated by homeowners, contractors, or third parties

Navigating these situations requires … Read More ›

On December 3, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas issued a nationwide preliminary injunction against enforcing the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). The injunction temporarily halted community association board members across the U.S. from filing the required beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting. On December 6, 2024, the government filed a notice … Read More ›

As Illinois landlords are well-aware, each year Cook County issues an eviction moratorium over the holidays and winter months. This year is no different.

On November 22, 2024, the Presiding Judge of the Cook County Municipal Department issued his annual Order requiring a moratorium on evictions during the winter season. Per the Order, the Cook County … Read More ›