Click on the image to read specifics of Public Act 094-0741/Carbon Monoxide Alarm Detector Act on the Illinois General Assembly web site.
In brief, effective January 1, 2007, every dwelling unit shall be equipped with at least one approved carbon monoxide alarm in operating condition within 15 feet of every room used for sleeping purposes. The carbon monoxide alarm may be combined with smoke detecting devices provided that the combined unit complies with the respective provisions of the administrative code, reference standards and department rules relating to both smoke detecting devices and carbon monoxide alarms and provided that the combined unit emits an alarm in a manner that clearly differentiates the hazard. All owners should familiarize themselves with the additional requirements, exemptions, and consequences of non-compliance.

Responsibilities: It is the responsibility of the owner to supply and install all required alarms within their dwelling unit. If the unit is rented, the tenant also has specific duties to perform. Although the law is written using landlord/tenant language, association boards/managers should inform their unit owners of the new law, but may only be responsible to ensure common area compliance, if applicable.

Please refer to the below article or your own condo attorney for further clarification as it applies to your specific property.

We're proud to speak again at the following prominent industry trade shows focusing on association-related topics:

? CAI-Community Associations Institute 25th Annual Conference & Trade Show to be held on Saturday, January 13, 2007 in Schaumburg. Angela will be speaking in two morning round table discussions on the topic of "Board Member Responsibilities."

? ACTHA-Association of Condominium, Townhouse & Homeowners Associations "Main Event" Conference & Trade Show to be held on Saturday, March 24, 2007 at the Drury Lane in Oakbrook. Shirley will be moderating two panels on the topics of "The Many Hats of Property Managers?Whether Self or Professionally Managed" and "Fiduciary Responsibilities."

Please see Events & Seminars page of website for more details.

We are also very proud to announce that our Fall Seminars for the Chicago Association of REALTORS® received high attendance and positive evaluations, so we've been asked back to speak at all of their CAR locations!

New Construction & Conversions... Eliminate Liability & Increase Your Sales! If you are a REALTOR®, whether representing the developer or buyer, this seminar is a must to help you protect yourself from liability and best represent your client. These Member Profitability Programs are free to CAR members, but RSVPs are required as space is limited. Seminars will be held on January 18, February 15, March 15 and April 12 from 10am-12:30pm, one at each of the CAR locations.

Please see Events & Seminars page of website for more details.

Board Training Are you a new Association starting up after a Developer Turnover? Or an existing Association that may not be working as efficiently as it could? Do you have Rules & Regulations in place to assist the Board in ensuring that all owners are treated equally and the community lives harmoniously? We can customize a training package to meet the specific needs of your Association.

Refresher Courses are now being offered to our past training clients. This is an excellent way to bring new board members up-to-speed with how to efficiently and accurately manage your Association to ensure everyone is on the same page and to avoid board member burnout.

?Do-It-Yourself? and ?Management Coaching? Retainers are designed to provide on-going assistance to our self-managed Boards to encourage annual compliance with the Illinois Condominium Property Act, increasing efficiency and decreasing board liability. Various service levels are offered on a monthly, quarterly or annual basis.

Management Searches Are you a start-up association after the Developer Turnover looking to find new management? Or, perhaps your current management company may not be fulfilling the expectations of the owners and the board has exhausted its options trying to rectify the issues? We can assist by guiding the board on the proper due diligence needed to help them make the most informed decision.