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Dog-friendly apartments shouldn't be so tough to find
Dogs are a great reason for starting a conversation -- even in a big city like Chicago. My wife and I were walking our two dogs when and...
Can board expedite foreclosure sale?
Q: We have a unit that has been in foreclosure for about 24 months. The owner moved out a year and a half ago. No one has paid assessments...
Options vary in dealing with troublesome tenant
Q: I've received complaints from several tenants about a resident who they say is bothering them. Specifically, the resident threatens to...
Tips for trimming next year's association budget
Community association boards and finance committees will soon be building budgets for 2013. It won't be a simple task. Many associations...
Pet weight limit puts dog owner on the spot
Q: Last summer I was shopping for a condominium and the MLS listing stated a weight limit for dogs in a particular building. Before making...
Evaluating a rental applicant based on ex-landlord's opinion
Q: I have a policy of always talking to an applicant's current landlord. But an applicant whom I'll call Sue has asked me not to call her...
Ruling could change course of collection proceedings
Delinquent condominium owners historically have been told to pay up, no matter how well the board took care of the property. But an Illinois...
Liability for water-heater damage falls on owner
Q: The water heater on the third floor of my unit malfunctioned, causing gallons of water to flood the lower floors and my unit. There was...
Parents could be liable for roommate's rent
Q: Our landlord has asked us, first-time renters, to supply a co-signer. My parents are willing, but they don't want to be responsible for...
Landlord wants departing tenant to pay extra rent
Q: One of our tenants is breaking her lease and moving out two months early. She has been great about finding a new tenant — she...
Board mandates series of assessments for projects
Q. Our self-managed condominium of 18 units has a reserve fund of $55,000 and a number of projects that need to be done. The condominium...
Landlord pulls the plug on electric car charging
Q: I just bought an electric car, which needs to be charged every night. I have an assigned place in the garage in my apartment building,...
Modifications for disabled tenants must be reasonable
Q: We just bought a rental property with elderly tenants in the upstairs unit. They don't get around very well, and I expect one of them...
For renters, buying a home pays off after three years on average
Real estate website Zillow has a provocative data point for every renter thinking about buying these days: That move pays off after just...
Common scents often become a condo issue
"Something stinks around here." It's an increasingly common complaint in condominium buildings, where smells of all sorts waft throughout...
Owners have a right to see financial records
Q: I am the treasurer of a town house condominium association. I have repeatedly asked to see the state and federal income tax returns filed...
Report to call for more stringent protection for Chicago renters in foreclosed properties
During a typical week last year, 276 Chicago apartments were in buildings that fell into foreclosure, creating upheaval for families who...
Complex's ownership rate too low for refinancing
Q: I am an owner of a small one-bedroom condominium that I purchased three years ago in a condo conversion. The original developer is...
High-rise sprinkler debate heats up over costs
Recent additions to Chicago's Life Safety and High-Rise Ordinance have reignited the fire sprinkler debate.
Strategically solo
Amanda Schuneman had two priorities for her new place when she moved to Chicago last year: It had to be all hers and beautiful.
Options for releasing deceased tenant's possessions
Q: Our tenant passed away and left us with a house full of personal belongings. What are our legal obligations regarding all of this...
Annual report form requires signature of board member
Q. An employee of the property management firm for our association is the corporate registered agent. The management company prepares the...
Brokers can serve renters as well
Q: I love your show, and your advice is always so helpful! My current lease is up at the end of September, and I really want to lease a...
