PATS (Property Association Transparency System) is a forensic framework for Illinois condo and HOA owners who are tired of being kept in the dark by one-page financial summaries. It shows owners exactly which internal records to request, how to legally force access using Illinois law, and how to read those documents for signs of mismanagement, underfunding, or fraud. The system includes step-by-step guides (PATS Reference and PATS Runbook) that help owners build a documented trail of board “bad faith” if requests are ignored or obstructed.