2nd Installment Tax Bills Now Available for Cook County
Anxious to see what your final tax bill for 2021 looks like?
You can now view your 2nd installment (and total tax payable this year) online.
Visit the Cook County Treasurer's website and look up your tax information by PIN or address.
Payment for the 2021 2nd installment is due on December 30th.
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Winter Preparation for Condo Buildings
Winter is right around the corner, so if you have not yet started your winter preparations, you should do so now.
The weather conditions in Illinois during the winter increase the rate of slip-and-fall accidents, so proper snow removal is very important.
Check out these helpful tips regarding property management when it comes to winter weather.
Violation Notices - Basics for Condo Board Members
Complaints are on the rise as people spend more time at home, which means more notices of violations are being sent out. If you find yourself in this position, here is a summary of what every notice of violation should contain.
1) Date: The day the notice is being sent/given to the unit owner
2) Method of delivery: How notice is being given to the unit owner
3) Addressee: Notice should be addressed to the legal unit owner
4) Identified notice: The notice should state it is a “NOTICE OF VIOLATION” or a “WARNING LETTER"
5) Identified alleged violation: The notice should state that the association has received a complaint and it should summarize what the complaint is about
6) Requested action: The notice should state what the unit owner needs to do
7) Additional actions the unit owner can take: The notice should state that if the unit owner disputes that they have engaged in this conduct or violated the documents, they have the right to attend a hearing with the board of directors
8) Signature of notice: The notice can be signed by the managing agent or the board of directors