Pamela Dittmer Mckuen

The new year ushered in fresh starts, clean slates and new laws. Here is a rundown on recent legislation that pertains to Illinois community associations. Unless otherwise noted, they became...

When owners in a community association believe their boards are operating in secrecy, they become suspicious and mistrustful. Too often the result is bitter arguments or even costly, time-consuming litigation....

When owners in a community association believe their boards are operating in secrecy, they become suspicious and mistrustful. Too often the result is bitter arguments or even costly, time-consuming litigation....

Maintenance emergencies seem to happen at the most inopportune times. The boiler conks out during the coldest day of the year. A frozen plumbing pipe bursts on a holiday. The...

If your community association's meetings seem to be getting longer, it's not your imagination. Myriad court judgments, legislation and hot topics this year have given boards plenty to talk about...

If your community association's meetings seem to be getting longer, it's not your imagination. Myriad court judgments, legislation and hot topics this year have given boards plenty to talk about...

People are passionate about proxy voting in community associations. Some strongly favor the practice, and others strongly oppose it. Few are neutral. After this column recently discussed the pros and...

People are passionate about proxy voting in community associations. Some strongly favor the practice, and others strongly oppose it. Few are neutral. After this column recently discussed the pros and...

The sentiment toward renters in community associations sways like a pendulum. During the construction boom of the 1990s, developers levied few restrictions so as not to deter prospective buyers. They...