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06/04/2026

Owner delinquencies can sink a small condo association.

Legal collection action is never fun, but sometimes it is inevitable and the only way to right the ship.

Illinois has two legal options for addressing unpaid owner accounts.
• Eviction lawsuit (specific to Illinois and not available in all states)
• Lien and foreclosure

There are a number of factors that will determine the best option for your situation, and neither path is completely straightforward.

If you need expert help navigating a delinquency in your small association, Haus Financial Services is your perfect partner. We coordinate legal action between clients and attorneys, providing accurate financial information and guiding boards through each step of the process. https://hausfs.com

06/01/2026

A recent article by Keough & Moody, reviewed the role of condo board members in neighbor disputes. Neighbor disputes are a common part of condominium living. Noise complaints, ...

05/26/2026

Curing "condo-itis" for small community associations since 2007!
This was my 2nd place winning pitch for SCORE Chicago's annual Elevator Pitch Contest in 2014.
My dedication to small associations has never wavered.
If you or someone you know is suffering from condo-itis, we'd love to provide the cure!

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05/19/2026

Joining a condo board often starts with good intentions: improving the building, strengthening the community, and protecting property values. But for many first-year board members,...

05/12/2026

For condo board members, choosing the right vendor is about more than simply selecting the lowest price. Whether your association is hiring for roofing, landscaping, engineering, s...

05/06/2026

For Chicago condo boards, staying compliant isn’t optional, it’s essential to protecting residents, avoiding fines, and preventing costly surprises.
As regulations evolve in 2026,...

For Chicago condo boards, staying compliant isn’t optional, it’s essential to protecting residents, avoiding fines, and preventing costly surprises. As regulations evolve in 2026, ...

04/28/2026

Flooding is one of the most disruptive and costly emergencies a condominium association can face. In dense urban environments like Chicago, heavy rainfall, aging infrastructure, ga...

04/27/2026

Resources
Looking to take the next step?
Whether you’re learning, solving a problem, or managing day-to-day operations, these platforms are designed to support condo owners and b...

Resources Looking to take the next step? Whether you’re learning, solving a problem, or managing day-to-day operations, these platforms are designed to support condo owners and boa...

04/26/2026

If you're in a small condo, you've probably been there...

An issue comes up in the building and everyone is scrambling to avoid taking responsibility.�The board points to the owner. The owner points back to the board. And no one is quite sure who’s actually responsible.

The prescription is simple: go to the Declaration.

Your association’s Declaration defines:�
• What is part of the unit�
• What qualifies as common elements�
• What falls under limited common elements

And most importantly—it outlines who is responsible for maintenance and who pays for it.

As a board member, understanding and consistently relying on this document isn’t just helpful—it’s essential to avoiding disputes, delays, and unnecessary friction in your community.

When in doubt, don’t guess. Remedy the issue by going back to the governing documents.

Cure what ails your building with one of my small condo remedies: https://condotherapist.com/

04/21/2026

April 20th is Volunteer Appreciation Day, Chicago Condo Resource wants to recognize the dedicated condominium board members who volunteer their time to serve their communities.
Be...

April 20th is Volunteer Appreciation Day, Chicago Condo Resource wants to recognize the dedicated condominium board members who volunteer their time to serve their communities. Bei...