Jeremy Fernando

Community Association Governance & Meetings• May 7, 2026

Illinois Condominium Election Procedures: Secret Ballots Require Disclosure to Unit Owners

Illinois condo boards may use secret ballot elections, but failing to disclose voting policies to unit owners can breach fiduciary duties. Key takeaways.

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Community Association Governance & Meetings• April 23, 2026

What Every Illinois Condominium Declaration Must Include: 765 ILCS 605/4

What Illinois condominium declarations must include under 765 ILCS 605/4: the six mandatory provisions every board should verify. A practical compliance guide.

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Rules and Regulations• April 16, 2026

Can ICE Enter an Illinois Community Association Without a Warrant?

Can ICE enter an Illinois condo or HOA without a warrant? Learn the difference between judicial and administrative warrants and what boards should do.

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Bylaw & Covenant Enforcement• April 9, 2026

Illinois Court Rules that HOA Approval to Install Pool was Valid

An Illinois court ruled an HOA board could approve a pool variance from covenants without a membership vote. Key takeaways on board authority and deviations.

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Community Association Governance & Meetings• April 2, 2026

Illinois Condo Disclosure Fees: No Private Right of Action under 765 ILCS 605/22.1

An Illinois court confirmed no private right of action for condo disclosure fees under 765 ILCS 605/22.1. Learn the new fee caps and what boards should know.

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Fair Housing• March 26, 2026

Illinois Enforcement of Restrictive Covenants was not Discriminatory

An Illinois court held that enforcing neutral HOA covenants uniformly is not discrimination under the Illinois Human Rights Act. Key fair housing takeaways.

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