Common Interest Podcast

Jennifer Biancalana from Clarke Mosquito Control & Aquatic Services shares a story about a community living in fear of their out-of-control mosquito population, and how they learned to attack the root causes of the issue.

Jeff Lenz from BELFOR Property Restoration shares a story about a unit that suffered water damage during the Polar Vortex, and an association that made things worse by having wall demolition started before the Property Restoration company was brought in.

John Hershey of J. Hershey Building Consultants shares a story about a unit owner with a leak coming through the ceiling, and two months of previous failed attempts to solve the problem.

John Bickley III of Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit discusses the collections process in Community Associations, and what potential challenges and pitfalls in the process to avoid.

Nicholas Bartzen, Founder of Altus Legal, shares a story about a Board President that has been securing favors and sweetheart deals for himself despite Association bylaws forbidding the practice.

Danette Smusz, Executive Vice President of Foster/Premier, shares a story about a resident with a history of hyperbole filing a noise complaint you will have to hear to believe.

Jessica Towles, Vice President of Suburban Property Management for Lieberman Management Services shares a story about changing age demographics in an association leading to unfair application of rules and a potential board takeover.

Mark Stelter, Vice President of Itasca Bank & Trust shares a story about an association where a disgruntled resident sets up a fake association and successfully diverts monthly assessments away from the legitimate association.

Tom Purazzo, Director of Marketing of Hillcrest Property Management shares a story about monthly assessment delinquency, hoarding, and eviction.

Cheryl Murphy, Executive Director of Community Associations Institute Illinois Chapter, gives insight into what CAI membership provides and why we are producing this podcast.