What is the Illinois Condo Property Act? What you should know

The Illinois Condominium Property Act (ICPA) is the legal framework that governs how condominium associations in Illinois are formed and operated. Discover everything you should know in our guide.

Condo rental restricts can include limits on short-term rentals, requirements for tenant approval, or caps on the number of units that can be rented at any given time. Learn more with our guide!

In this guide, we’ll break down how Illinois squatters’ rights work, what steps you can take to protect your property, how a property management company can help, and more.

Elected board members will have a variety of skillsets and experience as volunteers. A partnership with a strong management company will provide the guidance and knowledge that will support the board as they fulfill their duties.

Vendor management is an important aspect of community association board business. From selecting the right vendors, to maintaining those important relationships, find out how your board can be effective in vendor management.

Communication is vital to engaging the community and building solid relationships. So, what should your community association board do to ensure effective communication?

Although there are mixed opinions about whether the CTA applies to condo and HOAs, FirstService Residential is proactively assisting board members serving condo and HOAs in understanding and navigating this act.

Pets are often a welcome addition to any community but they can also lead to disagreements. So, how do you make sure your human and pet residents can all live together in harmony in your community association? Sensible pet policies!

Nobody wants to be responsible for the task of ensuring all the association rules are being followed. Learn how your community association board can enforce policies in a way that is fair, polite, and doesn't create conflict within the community.

Creating an efficient budget for your community association can be a challenge. Advanced preparation is critical to making your budget a valuable financial tool for the success of your community. So, what do you need to consider?