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Prospect Heights residents protest plans to convert condos to apartments
By Christopher Placek
May 22, 2017 9:16 PM - Residents of the River Trails condominiums in Prospect Heights protested plans on Monday to sell the 16-building, 360-unit complex to a developer who would convert the condos to apartments.
Changes coming in law for condo associations
BY DAVID M. BENDOFF
Dec 17, 2016 5:00 AM - This is the first of two columns that provides a summary of the amendments to the Common Interest Community Association Act and to the Condominium Property Act that will be effective Jan. 1.
Assessment notices are not required
BY DAVID M. BENDOFF
Dec 3, 2016 7:00 AM - Q. Under the Condominium Property Act, is the owner of a unit obligated to pay the monthly assessment whether or not he receives a monthly statement from the association?
Reserve fund issues are subject to debate
BY DAVID M. BENDOFF
Nov 19, 2016 6:00 AM - Q. Our condominium association had a reserve study done over a year ago. The reserve study recommended an annual increase in the reserve funds of more than $30,000 for each of the next five years. Some board members claim it would be a breach of their fiduciary duty if the board does not follow this reserve study recommendation.
Lease or sale of condo can remain private

Sep 3, 2016 5:00 AM - Q. As a townhouse owner, am I entitled to see a list of the units that are rented in my association? I am concerned that too many units are being leased in the association. This certainly impacts my ownership greatly. I read your column every week and would appreciate it if you could address this.
Lester: Could state holdup doom plan for Aurora's old Copley Hospital?
By Kerry Lester
Oct 19, 2015 6:37 AM - An Aurora businessman has a detailed plan to redevelop the city's abandoned old Copley Hospital, old Waubonsee College and the Crosby-Hobbs building for about $65 million. But he says he's running out of time to get the project underway because of the state budget stalemate, columnist Kerry Lester writes.
New state office to help resolve condo disputes
Associated Press
Dec 28, 2014 8:25 AM - A new state law gives Illinois officials a role in resolving disputes between condominium owners and associations. Outgoing Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn signed legislation Saturday to create a new position within the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. The ombudsperson will help resolve disputes and educate condo owners.
A home move with less stress, bigger upside
By Jean Murphy
Jun 21, 2014 6:00 AM - After buying one of the beautifully decorated models at Lexington Park in Des Plaines for himself, Bill McPartlin, a real estate broker from Park Ridge, is singing the praises of buying a home or townhouse that is move-in ready.
Robie model opens at Prairie Park
By Sherry Giewald
Apr 18, 2014 12:01 AM - A new model home -- The Robie -- steps into the spotlight at Prairie Park, an upscale condominium community where several other models are also on display. "People can have a luxury lifestyle at an affordable price in this multifunctional unit," said Nick Blackshaw, sales rep.
Associations usually regulate short-term rentals
By David M. Bendoff
Feb 8, 2014 12:29 AM - Q. I am interested in leasing my unit for weekends, or other short terms, as a vacation rental for those times that I am traveling. Is this permitted in associations?

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