What does it cost an Illinois condominium association to collect unpaid assessments? The answer depends on several factors, including the declaration, the bylaws, the unit owner’s willingness to cooperate, whether the case goes to court, and how far it proceeds in court. Fortunately, many Illinois condominium declarations and bylaws allow associations to recoup collection costs, including attorney’s fees, and costs…
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Security cameras, particularly Ring Doorbells, and other video recording devices are becoming increasingly common. As this technology has evolved through the years, Illinois community associations are seeing an uptick in surveillance and security camera usage. Although this technology can bring peace of mind to individual unit owners, Illinois community associations may be apprehensive about installing these devices, as they can…
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In Thai v. Triumvera 600 Naples Ct. Condo. Ass’n, 2020 IL App (1st) 192408, Plaintiffs, Matthew Thai, Tuyetha Dinh, and one of their four minor children (collectively “Plaintiffs”) filed an amended complaint against Triumvera 600 Naples Court Condominium Association (“Association”) alleging various claims, including claims for violating the Illinois Human Rights Act (“IHRA”),775 ILCS 5, et seq. At issue in…
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Illinois Condo Developer’s Amendment to Declaration Invalid When Illinois condominium associations review their governing documents, the conversation typically centers on issues such as board authority, maintenance of common elements, special assessments, and amendment procedures. But one topic that creates conflict is developer-reserved rights. A recent unpublished opinion from the First District, River North Partners Holdings, LLC v. Museum of Broadcast…
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