Condominium, Townhome and Homeowners Associations are subject to a unique and dynamic legal environment. They face a range of legal issues that require counseling and representation. These issues often include contract, property, corporate governance, maintenance, enforcement, insurance and real estate considerations. We pride ourselves on maintaining a breadth of knowledge of these issues, and on being able to successfully provide our clients with effective and economical solutions to their diverse problems.
BOTTOM LINE: If your Association is not following the procedures as required by your bylaws and/or the minimum requirements of the state statute, then:
1) You won’t be able to enforce rules;
2) Lenders will not approve mortgages for people wanting to buy in the Association;
3) You may end up spending thousands of dollars in litigation.
Vince G. Portlock has represented community Associations for over 25 years. He has been invited by Karen Stukel, the Will County Recorder, to present community association information to the general public. Mr. Portlock has represented Associations in the following areas:
- General Counsel
- Assessment Collections
- Contract Preparation & Review
- Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions and Reservations of Easements Enforcement
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Litigation Representation
Mr. Portlock has also successfully represented individual property owners in disputes against THEIR Associations (only those Associations that are not current clients of Mr. Portlock); including:
- Disputes regarding assessments and fines
- Architectural control disputes
- Election disputes
We offer a free, no-obligation interview to evaluate the issues facing your Association or your dispute against your Association.