https://www.stellarpropertygroup.com/blog Illinois condominium, HOA, and townhome association guidance for Chicago and North Shore boards, from a licensed community association management firm. en-us Stellar Property Group Inc. mirsad@stellarpropertygroup.com (Mirsad Cerimovic) mirsad@stellarpropertygroup.com (Mirsad Cerimovic) Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:00:00 GMT https://www.stellarpropertygroup.com/blog/illinois-condo-hoa-budget-adoption-guide https://www.stellarpropertygroup.com/blog/illinois-condo-hoa-budget-adoption-guide Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:00:00 GMT Mirsad Cerimovic, CAM, CMCA, AMS Financial Management A practical guide for Illinois condo and HOA boards on building, noticing, and adopting an annual budget, plus the owner notice steps to confirm with counsel. https://www.stellarpropertygroup.com/blog/fannie-freddie-condo-eligibility-board-guide https://www.stellarpropertygroup.com/blog/fannie-freddie-condo-eligibility-board-guide Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:00:00 GMT Mirsad Cerimovic, CAM, CMCA, AMS Financial Management How Illinois condo boards prepare for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac project reviews: reserves, questionnaires, insurance, litigation, and deferred maintenance answers. https://www.stellarpropertygroup.com/blog/illinois-section-22-1-disclosure-board-guide https://www.stellarpropertygroup.com/blog/illinois-section-22-1-disclosure-board-guide Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:00:00 GMT Mirsad Cerimovic, CAM, CMCA, AMS Illinois Association Law What Illinois condo boards need to know about Section 22.1 resale disclosures: who requests them, what belongs in the packet, and how to respond reliably. https://www.stellarpropertygroup.com/blog/which-illinois-law-governs-condo-hoa-townhome https://www.stellarpropertygroup.com/blog/which-illinois-law-governs-condo-hoa-townhome Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:00:00 GMT Mirsad Cerimovic, CAM, CMCA, AMS Illinois Association Law Illinois boards are governed by the Condominium Property Act or CICAA depending on ownership form. Learn which statute applies and how to confirm it. https://www.stellarpropertygroup.com/blog/score-condo-hoa-management-proposals https://www.stellarpropertygroup.com/blog/score-condo-hoa-management-proposals Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:00:00 GMT Mirsad Cerimovic, CAM, CMCA, AMS Choosing Management Compare Chicago condo and HOA management companies with a board-ready scorecard covering manager capacity, service scope, financial controls, references, and total cost. https://www.stellarpropertygroup.com/blog/condo-repairs-owner-vs-association-illinois https://www.stellarpropertygroup.com/blog/condo-repairs-owner-vs-association-illinois Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:00:00 GMT Mirsad Cerimovic, CAM, CMCA, AMS Maintenance Who pays for condo repairs in Illinois — the owner or the association? A plain-English map of units, common elements, and the limited-common gray zone, with examples. https://www.stellarpropertygroup.com/blog/first-time-condo-buyer-guide-chicago https://www.stellarpropertygroup.com/blog/first-time-condo-buyer-guide-chicago Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:00:00 GMT Mirsad Cerimovic, CAM, CMCA, AMS Financial Planning What first-time Chicago condo buyers should read before closing: the Section 22.1 disclosure, reserve red flags, delinquencies, litigation, and the questions to ask. https://www.stellarpropertygroup.com/blog/moving-into-chicago-condo-guide https://www.stellarpropertygroup.com/blog/moving-into-chicago-condo-guide Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:00:00 GMT Mirsad Cerimovic, CAM, CMCA, AMS Building Operations Elevator reservations, mover insurance certificates, move fees, portal setup, and the first-month checklist — how to move into a Chicago condo building the right way. https://www.stellarpropertygroup.com/blog/renting-out-your-condo-chicago-rules https://www.stellarpropertygroup.com/blog/renting-out-your-condo-chicago-rules Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:00:00 GMT Mirsad Cerimovic, CAM, CMCA, AMS Rules & Leasing Can you rent out your Chicago condo? Leasing caps, board approval, minimum lease terms, short-term rental restrictions, and the steps to lease your unit the right way. https://www.stellarpropertygroup.com/blog/switch-condo-management-companies-chicago https://www.stellarpropertygroup.com/blog/switch-condo-management-companies-chicago Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:00:00 GMT Mirsad Cerimovic, CAM, CMCA, AMS Board Leadership A practical Chicago condo board guide to evaluating management firms, comparing proposals, planning the transition, and avoiding service disruption. https://www.stellarpropertygroup.com/blog/the-technology-behind-our-management https://www.stellarpropertygroup.com/blog/the-technology-behind-our-management Mon, 06 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT Mirsad Cerimovic, CAM, CMCA, AMS Technology A look inside the platform Stellar Property Management uses to run Chicago condo and HOA associations — owner portals, board financials, violation workflows, and why we chose Portier369. https://www.stellarpropertygroup.com/blog/illinois-condo-law-updates-2026 https://www.stellarpropertygroup.com/blog/illinois-condo-law-updates-2026 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:00:00 GMT Mirsad Cerimovic, CAM, CMCA, AMS Legal & Compliance A practical 2026 guide to Illinois condominium law for board members — covering the Condominium Property Act, owner record requests, meeting notices, elections, reserves, and insurance. https://www.stellarpropertygroup.com/blog/ai-in-condo-management https://www.stellarpropertygroup.com/blog/ai-in-condo-management Tue, 07 Oct 2025 17:00:00 GMT Mirsad Cerimovic, CAM, CMCA, AMS Technology Artificial intelligence is entering condo and HOA management — from violation processing to owner communication. Learn the real benefits, the risks, and how boards should use AI responsibly. https://www.stellarpropertygroup.com/blog/hoa-insurance-costs-illinois https://www.stellarpropertygroup.com/blog/hoa-insurance-costs-illinois Tue, 13 May 2025 17:00:00 GMT Mirsad Cerimovic, CAM, CMCA, AMS Insurance Association insurance premiums and deductibles are rising fast in Illinois. Learn what is driving the increases, how they hit your budget and HO-6 policy, and what boards can do about it. https://www.stellarpropertygroup.com/blog/condo-reserve-funds-explained https://www.stellarpropertygroup.com/blog/condo-reserve-funds-explained Tue, 28 Jan 2025 17:00:00 GMT Mirsad Cerimovic, CAM, CMCA, AMS Reserve Planning A clear guide to condo reserve funds and reserve studies — what they are, why so many Illinois associations are underfunded, and how underfunding hurts property values and financing. https://www.stellarpropertygroup.com/blog/condominium-property-management-chicago-what-board-members-should-expect https://www.stellarpropertygroup.com/blog/condominium-property-management-chicago-what-board-members-should-expect Fri, 15 Nov 2024 17:00:00 GMT Mirsad Cerimovic, CAM, CMCA, AMS Board Education Learn what Chicago condo board members should expect from a professional property management company, including financial oversight, maintenance coordination, legal compliance, and transparent communication. https://www.stellarpropertygroup.com/blog/condo-special-assessments-illinois https://www.stellarpropertygroup.com/blog/condo-special-assessments-illinois Tue, 24 Sep 2024 17:00:00 GMT Mirsad Cerimovic, CAM, CMCA, AMS Financial Planning Why special assessments are surging for Illinois condo owners, whether a board can force one, whether you can refuse to pay, and how associations can avoid the special-assessment spiral. https://www.stellarpropertygroup.com/blog/self-managed-condo-association-problems https://www.stellarpropertygroup.com/blog/self-managed-condo-association-problems Tue, 11 Jun 2024 17:00:00 GMT Mirsad Cerimovic, CAM, CMCA, AMS Property Management Self-managed condo associations save on management fees but carry hidden risks — collections gaps, compliance exposure, weak accounting, and volunteer burnout. Learn when to hire a manager. https://www.stellarpropertygroup.com/blog/can-condo-boards-enter-your-unit-illinois https://www.stellarpropertygroup.com/blog/can-condo-boards-enter-your-unit-illinois Tue, 20 Feb 2024 17:00:00 GMT Mirsad Cerimovic, CAM, CMCA, AMS Owner Rights Can an Illinois condo association enter your unit? Learn when associations have a right of access, when advance notice is required, how emergencies differ, and what owner privacy rights remain. https://www.stellarpropertygroup.com/blog/common-condo-rule-violations-chicago https://www.stellarpropertygroup.com/blog/common-condo-rule-violations-chicago Thu, 09 Nov 2023 17:00:00 GMT Mirsad Cerimovic, CAM, CMCA, AMS Community Standards From smoking and short-term rentals to balcony storage and hallway clutter, here are the most common condo rule violations in Chicago buildings — and how boards should handle them fairly.