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Some Chicago area Condo Sellers are facing newly increased closing costs and timing hassles, as one of the largest local property managers has instituted new charges and procedures to issue out closing related paperwork. Wolin-Levin, Inc. recently implemented a new web-based facility to generate paperwork needed in connection with condo sales and leases. My review of the new product, and the undesirable effects it will have on condo transactions follows. Condominium Managers & Disclosure Requirements Condominium Buyers should do at least some due diligence investigation of the Association's over-all financial condition. No one wants to buy a new condominium and then learn about the $20,000 special assessment that they have to pay the month following. Illinois law allows for this. If a Buyer asks, the Seller must produce information, such as the organisational documents (Declaration and By-Laws) and financial records (Budgets and Financial Statements). The association must al