Howard Dakoff

Pursuant to the Condominium Act, purchasers of condos in Illinois are entitled to a disclosure from the association that contains information about the unit and the building.

Remind board members of the obligations to enforce governing documents; if that fails, then elect new members who will follow rules.

The City of Chicago Municipal Code requires annual inspections of elevators, escalators and other conveyance devices for all buildings located in the central business district.

Both contracts should be reviewed to see if there are provisions regarding limitation of damages that could affect remedies.

Technology has changed how we live, work and interact with each other, which has even trickled down to the manner in which condominium associations operate.

If a community association has more than 10 units or an annual budget of more than $100,000, it is subject to the Common Interest Community Association Act.

Federal law allows a physically disabled unit owner to request a reasonable accommodation to modify the common elements at their sole expense.