Florida House Bill 59 (HB 59) was signed into law and is effective on July 1, 2024. The bill was unanimously approved by both the Florida Senate and House before being signed by Governor DeSantis.

This new law (“Provision of Homeowners’ Associations Rules and Covenants”) imposes several new requirements on homeowner associations (HOAs) aimed at increasing transparency … Read More ›

On April 18, 2024, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) of the U.S. Treasury issued updated guidance addressing the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA).

The CTA directs FinCEN to establish a nationwide database of beneficial ownership of certain corporations and other legal entities including condominium, homeowner (HOA) and townhome community associations. According to FinCen, the term “reporting … Read More ›

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.

The court … Read More ›

The City of Chicago released the final, updated version of the Residential Landlord and Tenant Ordinance (RLTO) Summary as reflected on their website (https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/doh/provdrs/landlords/svcs/residential-landlord-and-tenant-ordinance.html).

This version of the Summary must be attached to all new leases and lease renewals effective immediately.

After the City of Chicago published a “draft” version of a new RLTO Summary on … Read More ›