In 2021, Congress enacted the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) in an effort to protect the U.S. financial system from illicit use. Generally speaking, the CTA requires business entities operating in the U.S. to report...more
Effective January 1, 2015, Section 18.4 of the ICPA was amended to permit a condominium Board of Directors to adopt and amend its rules and regulations to allow for electronic delivery of notices and other communications...more
On March 21, 2014, the Illinois Appellate Court entered a Rule 23 Order in Palm vs. 2800 Lake Shore Drive Condominium Association ("Palm II"). A Rule 23 Order may not be cited as precedent in other cases in Illinois courts,...more
On March 20, 2014, the Illinois Supreme Court published its court ruling in Spanish Court Two Condominium Association v. Lisa Carlson, 2014 IL 115342, which reversed a lower court’s opinion that a unit owner may raise as a...more
Chicago Tribune Condo Adviser columnist Howard Dakoff discusses the way in which "super" board members who go above and beyond the call of duty could be compensated for their extra service. Howard is a partner in the...more
Chicago Tribune Condo Adviser columnist Howard Dakoff on how condo owners may address concerns arising from water infiltration in their homes. Howard is a partner in the Community Associations Practice Group of Levenfeld...more
Chicago Tribune Condo Adviser columnist Howard Dakoff explains why you are out of luck if your condo board member doesn't pay up. Howard is a partner in the Community Associations Practice Group of Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC....more
Chicago Tribune Condo Adviser columnist Howard Dakoff on how association and unit owners may address concerns over adjacent developments, and the likelihood they could object....more