Monthly Archives: September 2010

Vendor to the Rescue

Today’s Oak Leaves Fixer column had a complaint from a condo association who found itself having to call someone to repair a broken sump pump in the middle of the night only to find out later that the repair cost … Continue reading

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September 29, 2010 Presentation

On September 29, 2010 from 7:00 pm until 9:00 pm, at Village Hall, we will host a presentation by Association Advocates, Inc., on the Five Strategic Steps to Self-Management.  This seminar is a good follow-up to the Learn and Lead … Continue reading

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NICOR Assistance

 Nicor Gas, in partnership with ComEd, is pleased to announce the launch of the Residential Multi-Family Direct Install Program. If your condo or apartment building is served by both Nicor Gas and ComEd, you could qualify to receive some of … Continue reading

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Increase in Foreclosures

Over the past several months, the number of condo units in foreclosure have increased in Oak Park and in the region. What are buildings doing to cope with this trend? Is there any assistance that the Village could be providing … Continue reading

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Alarm Ordinance Changes

The Village ordinance requires any one who has an alarm to be registered with the alarm administrator and pay a registration fee. Residents/Occupants within the Village can go to VOP http://www.oak-park.us and click online services to alarm registration tab to … Continue reading

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Document Requests from Owners

I have gotten several requests from condo units owners for information about what to do when their condo association refuses to provide documents to them. I thought the following article would be a good resource for condo associations and owners: … Continue reading

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