Starting January 1, 2025, several new laws in Illinois will impact employers across the state, including condominium, homeowner (HOA) and townhome community associations that directly employ staff. These association employees may include maintenance workers, cleaning personnel, door staff, and administrative personnel.

These laws focus on increasing wages, ensuring pay transparency, and protecting employee rights in the … 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 ›

On December 3, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas issued a decision in Texas Top Cop Shop, Inc., et al. v. Garland, et al., granting a preliminary nationwide injunction against the enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA).

This court ruling impacts condominium, homeowner (HOA), and townhome community association across the … Read More ›

A wide range of disasters affect a community association’s property, infrastructure, financial stability, and the safety of its residents. Natural disasters that can impact condominium, homeowner (HOA) and townhome community associations include fire, hurricanes, tornados, earthquakes, flooding, wildfires, landslides, and storms. Negligence and accidents can also create or contribute to a disastrous consequence.

This article will … Read More ›