On August 17, 2021, the Chicago Department of Public Health announced a new indoor mask mandate to address the continued spread of COVID-19 and the Delta variant. The new mandate begins August 20, 2021.
From the press release:
“Masks are required in all indoor public settings, including bars and restaurants, gyms, common areas of condos and multi-residential buildings, and private clubs. Similar to previous mask mandates, masks can be removed at restaurants, bars and other eating/drinking establishments by patrons when they are actively eating and drinking.
Masks can also be removed for certain activities that require their removal, such as beard shaves or facials. Additionally, masks can be removed by employees in settings that are not open to the public, if employees are static and maintaining at least six feet from all other individuals (office cubicles, for example).
Masks also remain mandatory on public transportation, in healthcare settings, schools, and correctional and congregate settings. The new public health order does not include capacity limits at public places, and masking remains optional in outdoor settings, where the risk of COVID-19 transmission is lower. Masks are recommended for unvaccinated individuals in crowded outdoor settings.”
Legal Guidance
As noted in the press release, the reinstituted City of Chicago mask mandate applies to “common areas of condos and multi-residential buildings.”
Our law firm has received an unprecedented number of questions regarding masking restrictions, rules enforcement, assessment collection, and liability concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic. We certainly understand and empathize with boards, property managers, and owners alike.
KSN is aware of the board’s delicate balance between fulfilling the legal obligations to their association while assisting their fellow owners.
If KSN can answer any legal questions or assist your Board, do not hesitate to contact our law firm. Please call 855-537-0500 or visit www.ksnlaw.com.
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