An ongoing condo buyout deal has reduced a board election to name-calling and other petty tactics. Residents are divided on the issue and wish the board would take a stand.   Condo Buyout Turns Elections Upside Down The Chicago condo board election for the potential…

The Hancock HOA of the John Hancock Center, along with the property management company, reserve fund consultant, and accounting firm, are fighting allegations of fraud and possible criminal activities involving the HOA’s financial documents and reserve study. They are also fighting against complaints regarding HOA…

A journalist tenant filed a lawsuit against landlord due to a non-renewal of the lease agreement. The tenant claims the landlord did not renew their contract as retaliation against the tenant’s published news stories criticizing the husband of the HOA president’s business activities. In September…

Resident-owners of a South Shore condominium are accusing a condo corporate investor of pushing them out. The investor has plans to sell the condo and turn it into a rental rebuilding.   How a Condo Corporate Investor Gained Power The Silver Coast Citadel is a…

Signs in an Illinois community have revealed an ongoing HOA protest where residents are fighting against their leadership.   HOA Protest in Progress The Darien Club homeowners association is a high-end neighborhood in Darien, IL. Recently, posted signs around the community revealed that its residents…

Unit owners in a Chicago condominium are pushing for a change in Illinois condo laws after paying unreasonable fees and assessments. More on this story below.   A Call for Change in Illinois Condo Laws Teyona James Harris has been a homeowner for 13 years….

Senate Bill 40 makes it a requirement for newly built homes to install EV-capable infrastructure. Gov. J.B. Pritzker, who is a huge advocate for clean energy, is scheduled to sign it.   What Is Senate Bill 40? The Illinois Legislature recently passed Senate Bill 40,…

An extra-alarm fire recently took place at a South Shore condominium. Later on, it was revealed that the building failed a fire alarm inspection a mere three days prior.   Extra-Alarm Fire Shakes Up High-Rise Lakefront Place Condo, a high-rise in South Shore, experienced an…

How many HOA homes in Illinois are there? While homes that belong in homeowners associations may seem few and far between, there are more than you think. HOA Homes in Illinois Among Highest A recent analysis by Today’s Homeowner of data from the Foundation of…

In Illinois, an HOA filed a lawsuit over solar panels in 2020. Two years later, the association dropped its suit.   A Fight Over HOA Rules In March 2020, Mark and Jennifer Bassler moved into their new home at The Orchards, a subdivision managed by…

Residents of a Greektown condo building feel worried that stolen mail could lead to identity theft.   Thieves Steal Mail, Leave Packages Behind A robbery at a Greektown condo building last week has left residents concerned. The masked thieves arrived in a U-Haul truck and…

The newly enacted House Bill 5246 spells some changes for condo associations in Illinois. These changes will affect the way condos comply with records inspection requests and disclosures.   House Bill 5246: What Is It? HB 5246 amends Section 22.1 of the Illinois Condominium Property…

A fire in a condo building has left a woman in critical condition. Authorities say the hoarding on the second floor may have contributed to the speed of the blaze.   Fire in Condo in Hyde Park On Tuesday, a four-story condo building located in…

Residents of an Illinois village are up in arms about a plan to convert condos into apartments. But, a proposal may just derail those plans.   An Investor’s Plans There are three towers in the Optima Old Orchard condo complex in the village of Skokie….

A massive condo water bill has sparked outrage among a group of condo owners in Chicago, Illinois. Although the owners suspect it’s due to a faulty water meter, City Hall has remained unresponsive.   750,000 Gallons Worth of Water In June 2020, a group of…