Homeowner Associations and Cooperatives
Announcements
February 4, 2012:
Kelly C. Elmore is invited to speak at the CAI Illinois Spring Tradeshow and will be presenting on the topic: "How Managers can Protect their Professional Careers". For more information, please log on to http://www.cai-illinois.org/.
December 8, 2011:
David C. Hartwell is a panelist for a presentation entitled "Economic Trends and Challenges" at the 2011 State of the Industry Seminar hosted by Condo Lifestyles. Mr. Hartwell is discussing short-term rentals, declaration and governance issues, association possession rentals and dealing with non-paying renters of the association. In addition, Mr. Hartwell and Kelly C. Elmore will host an information table on the topic of Condominium Association Legal Issues & Questions.
November 16, 2011:
David C. Hartwell and Kelly C. Elmore will be panelists for the Chicagoland Cooperator's Condo, HOA and Co-op Expo at Navy Pier. For more information and to register for this event, please log on to http://chicagocondoexpo.com/.
November 9, 2011:
Kelly C. Elmore will be hosting the Chicago Bar Associations YLS Real Estate committee meeting at the Chicago Bar Association.
October 13, 2011:
Kelly C. Elmore is a guest panelist at the Chicago Bar Association's Young Lawyer's Section Real Estate Seminar entitled "Short Sale Topics: Residential Transactions, a Condominium Association Perspective, and Real Estate Tax Matters" from 9a.m.-12p.m. Ms. Elmore will discuss the short sale transaction from a condominium association perspective. This presentation will focus on the steps involved in the short sale transaction process, considerations for condominium associations to review when addressing a short sale transaction and tips for real estate practitioners when handling a real estate transaction that involves a short sale. Additional topics that will be addressed by panelists during the seminar include: contract provisions for seller and buyer protection, documents to submit to a lender during the real estate transaction, how to build a preliminary HUD-1 and examples of what lenders will approve, pitfalls to avoid and the impact of bankruptcy in today's real estate market. To register, please log on to http://www.chicagobar.org/.
October 12, 2011:
Kelly C. Elmore is presenting a live Webinar for the Association of Condominium, Townhouse and Homeowners Associations (ACTHA) entitled "Elections" from 12-1p.m. This Webinar will discuss all aspects of a condominium association board election, including notice requirements for elections, voting by proxy, distribution of candidate profiles, voting by secret ballots and filling board vacancies. To register, please log on to http://www.actha.org/.
October 4, 2011:
Kelly C. Elmore is presenting a seminar entitled "The A to Z of Capital Improvement Projects" from 6-8p.m. at One North LaSalle, Room 1790, Chicago, IL, 60602. During this seminar, panelists will discuss all aspects of a capital improvement project including the steps for a condominium or homeowner association to take when preparing for and completing a capital improvement project. Additional panelists include banker Frank Coleman from Community Advantage (a Wintrust Company), architect Dan Baigelman from Full Circle Architects and property manager Tom Skweres from Wolin-Levin, Inc. To register for this event, please contact Elaine McNally at info@penhart.com.
August 18, 2011:
Kelly C. Elmore is presenting a seminar entitled "Foreclosure Accounting" for property management company, Wolin-Levin, Inc. Ms. Elmore is discussing the topic of how to adjust accounting following a foreclosure sale and how to collect six months of unpaid assessments, legal fees and late fees. The presentation will include real examples and a question and answer session.
July 7, 2011:
Kelly C. Elmore is appointed Co-Chairman of the Real Estate Sub-Committee of the Chicago Bar Association Young Lawyers Section.
June 9, 2011:
Kelly C. Elmore is presenting a Webinar for the Association of Condominium, Townhouse and Homeowners Associations (ACTHA) entitled "Rentals in an Association", 12p.m.-1p.m. This Webinar will discuss the dos and don'ts when an Association is renting a unit, rental restrictions, hardship requests and how to make renters a part of the community. To register, please log on to http://www.actha.org/.
June, 2011:
Kelly C. Elmore has been elevated to partner in the firm of Penland & Hartwell, LLC. Kelly joined the firm in 2005, and has extensive experience representing condominium associations, homeowner associations and cooperatives. She has worked very hard to achieve this goal, providing our clients with the highest level of service possible.
April, 2011:
Kelly C. Elmore is a panelist at the ACTHA Spring Conference on the topic of "Governance."
March, 2011:
Kelly C. Elmore published an article for the Association of Condominium, Townhouse and Homeowners Associations (ACTHA) Newsletter entitled "Balancing a Short Sale Negotiation vs. Board's Fiduciary Duty". The article discusses the factors a Board should consider when asked to reduce the debt owed to the Association to assist in the execution of a short sale transaction.
December 9, 2010:
David C. Hartwell is a panelist for a presentation entitled "Impact of Economic Crisis & Current Trend" at the 2010 State of the Industry Seminar hosted by Condo Lifestyles. Mr. Hartwell is discussing bad debts, bulk purchasing issues, delinquent assessments and collections, evictions, FHA approval, foreclosures, mechanic's liens, life safety evacuation plans and other current trends. In addition, Mr. Hartwell and Kelly C. Elmore will host an information table on the topic of Condominium Association Legal Issues & Questions.
October 22, 2010:
David C. Hartwell is a moderator at the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education (IICLE) Conference on Condominium Law: Strategies for Condominium Projects in Crisis. Mr. Hartwell is discussing post turnover strategies to avoid a financial crisis. To register, please call (800) 252-8062 or log on to http://www.iicle.com/.
October 13, 2010:
Kelly C. Elmore is presenting a workshop seminar entitled "How to Avoid Delinquencies and Foreclosures" hosted by the Lakeside Community Development Corporation (Lakeside CDC) and Lakeside Bank, along with guest speaker Alderman Walter Burnett, Jr. Ms. Elmore is discussing delinquencies and foreclosures in condominium and homeowner associations and tips for Associations in aggressively pursuing the collection process. To inquire about the event, please contact Julio Soriano at (773) 381-5253, or log on to http://www.lakesidecdc.org/.
October 12, 2010:
Kelly C. Elmore is a guest panelist for a presentation entitled "Law 101: Litigation" hosted by the Center for Career Strategy & Advancement at Northwestern University Law School.
September 16, 2010:
Kelly C. Elmore is a guest speaker for a presentation entitled "Financial Management in Challenging Times" hosted by property management company Legum & Norman. Ms. Elmore is discussing strategies for Associations to address collection issues in the current economy, and how to protect an Association in foreclosure and bankruptcy actions. To inquire about the event, please contact Gina Rossi at (312) 944-2611 or grossi@lnchicago.com.
July 22, 2010:
Kelly C. Elmore is presenting a seminar entitled "Rentals: A Guide for Associations" hosted by the Lakeside Community Development Corporation (Lakeside CDC). Ms. Elmore is discussing rentals in condominium and homeowner associations. Ms. Elmore is discussing the topic of Associations as landlords and recommendations to Associations in handling hardship request provisions from unit owners. To inquire about the event, please contact Julio Soriano at (773) 381-5253, or log on to http://www.lakesidecdc.org/.
July 9, 2010:
Kelly C. Elmore is a guest speaker at a seminar on Financial Management for the Community Associations Institute (CAI). The seminar focuses on the topic of collections in Associations of all sizes. Attendees will learn how to tackle collection issues, including how to protect the Association's interest when a unit is involved in a foreclosure. This program addresses when to complete an audit and how to identify fraudulent conduct. For more information, please log on to http://www.cai-illinois.org/.
March, 2010:
Kelly C. Elmore published an article for the Association of Condominium, Townhouse, and Homeowners Associations (ACTHA) Newsletter entitled "Navigating the Issue of Hardship Request Provisions: A Guide for Associations". The article discusses "no rental" policies and the pros and cons for Associations in implementing hardship request provisions.
February 11, 2010:
Kelly C. Elmore is presenting a live webinar entitled "Rentals" hosted by the Association of Condominium, Townhouse, and Homeowners Associations (ACTHA). Ms. Elmore is discussing the topic of rentals in condominium associations in our current economy. Ms. Elmore is also discussing the topic of Associations as landlords and recommendations to Associations in handling hardship requests from unit owners. To register, please call 312-987-1906 or log on to http://www.actha.org/.
February 1, 2010:
Kelly C. Elmore is a guest speaker at Wolin-Levin, Inc.'s New Board Member Orientation Seminar. Ms. Elmore is discussing the topic of fiduciary duty and Association board meetings, including a discussion of open board meetings vs. closed sessions.
December 9, 2009:
David C. Hartwell and Kelly C. Elmore are attending the Condo Lifestyles State of the Industry Program at the Chicago Cultural Center and are hosting an information table on the topic of Condominium Association Legal Issues & Questions.
November 4, 2009:
David C. Hartwell is a guest speaker for IICLE, "Condominiums in Crisis", at the University of Chicago, Gleacher Center. To register, please call (800) 252-8062 or log on to http://www.iicle.com/.
January 17, 2009:
David Hartwell is presenting a seminar on "Running an Effective Board Meeting" at the 2009 Community Associations Institute's 27th Annual Illinois Conference and Trade Show. For more information, please log on to http://www.cai-illinois.org/The-CAI---Illinois-2004-Conference-and-Trade-Show~4811~264.htm.
March 29, 2008:
Kathleen A. Penland is a guest speaker for ACTHA, "Self Management vs. Professional Management" and "Ask an Attorney." To register, please call (312) 987-1906 or log on to http://www.actha.org/.
December 17, 2007:
Kelly C. Elmore successfully defends an association and its board members at trial, against claims of breach of fiduciary duty, tortious interference with contract, breach of contact, and breach of the Illinois Condominium Property Act.
December 12, 2007:
Kathleen A. Penland and David C. Hartwell are guest speakers at the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education (IICLE) Conference on condominium law. To register, please call (800) 252-8062 or log on to http://www.iicle.com/.
November 28, 2007:
David C. Hartwell is a guest speaker at "Steel & Stout", Effectively Managing Construction and Capital Improvement Projects in Buildings.
October 19, 2007:
David C. Hartwell is a guest speaker on Common Interest Radio for the Community Associations Institute's (CAI) legal services program.
October, 2007:
David C. Hartwell is appointed to the ad hoc legislative committee, which will be providing the Illinois Legislature proposed revisions to the Illinois Condominium Property Act.
September 24, 2007:
Kathleen A. Penland and David C. Hartwell are conducting a Live and Learn seminar at the Latin School from 6-8 pm. To register, please phone the Live and Learn office at (312) 582-6035.
August 24, 2007:
Kathleen A. Penland and David C. Hartwell are named as faculty members of the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education (IICLE), http://www.iicle.com/.
June 27, 2007:
David C. Hartwell and Kelly C. Elmore give a seminar on "Rule Enforcement, A Litigation Perspective" at the property management offices of Wolin-Levin.
June 19, 2007:
Kathleen A. Penland and David C. Hartwell published Chapter 7, "The Condominium Documents", in the 2007 edition of Illinois Condominium Law for the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education.
May 16, 2007:
David C. Hartwell is participating as a panelist in the ACTHA program "Predatory Lending: How it is Affecting Community Associations."
January, 1, 2007:
Penland & Hartwell, LLC is expanding their offices at One North LaSalle Street and will be occupying the 38th floor.