September 18, 2024
Construction defects are a frequent problem in new construction condominiums in Illinois. When the developer’s appointees control the board of directors, they rarely will take action to hold the developer responsible for construction defects. However, after control of the board of directors is transitioned to the owners, the owner controlled board of directors typically investigates potential construction defect claims related…
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October 12, 2022
Assessments (or dues) provide the lifeblood for condominium associations so that they can provide necessary services to the unit owners within the association, including the maintenance of common areas such as roads, sidewalks, parking areas, utilities, and elevators. In most condominium associations, the only source of revenue to pay for common elements are these assessments, so when certain unit owners…
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May 3, 2022
Whenever a new condominium or common interest community is created, there needs to be a transfer of control of the homeowners association from the developer to an owner-controlled board of managers. The Illinois Condominium Act and the Illinois Common Interest Community Association Act both include specific timelines and requirements to ensure that the transfer from the developer to the community…
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March 21, 2022
Whenever a new condominium or common interest community is created, there needs to be a transfer of control of the homeowners association from the developer to an owner-controlled board of managers. The Illinois Condominium Act and the Illinois Common Interest Community Association Act both include specific timelines and requirements that provide some mechanisms to ensure that the transfer from the…
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