Matthew Moodhe
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How associations can regulate sound from hardwood flooringJul 28, 2026 4:39 pm - The trend away from carpeting to hardwood flooring has created a noisy situation for first-floor condo dwellers. Is there relief available?
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New law requires HOAs to adopt, follow collection policyJul 22, 2026 5:49 pm - Illinois Senate Bill 3527 requires condo and community associations to adopt written collection policies before pursuing legal action. It is expected to go into effect Jan. 1, 2027.
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Can HOA board hire treasurer’s wife as paid bookkeeper?Jul 14, 2026 6:00 am - Our HOA board hired the treasurer’s wife to be the association bookkeeper. Is this a conflict of interest?
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Illinois laws govern community flag displaysJul 08, 2026 3:52 pm - Our association has adopted very strict rules regarding the display of flags by owners. Are there any Illinois laws on this issue?
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Condo boards can and should earn interest on reserve fundsJun 30, 2026 6:25 pm - Can condo associations invest reserve funds?
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Can condo owners stop paying assessments on units damaged in fire?Jun 24, 2026 5:44 pm - Our condominium building recently experienced a fire, and some of the affected owners told the board that they will stop paying monthly assessments until they are able to live in their units again.
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Understanding rights and obligations for small community associationsJun 17, 2026 6:14 pm - We are a small common interest community association with a very outdated declaration of covenants. Is our association covered by the Common Interest Community Association Act?
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Small HOA discovers decade of unfiled taxesJun 10, 2026 6:09 pm - I recently purchased a unit that is part of a small self-managed HOA. We believe that no income tax returns have been filed for this association in the last 10 years or so, possibly ever.
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Should condo board install fake cameras to deter car thefts?Jun 03, 2026 2:48 pm - There have been some thefts from cars in the parking lot of our association. The board is considering installing “fake” security cameras in the parking lot. Are there legal concerns with this approach?
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Association’s landscaper doesn’t provide workers’ compensationMay 27, 2026 12:54 pm - Our association is in the process of replacing its landscaping contractor. The contractor has numerous employees; however, the contractor does not have workers’ compensation insurance.
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