Hirzel's Condo Chronicles: Architectural Control in Illinois Community Associations: What Needs Board Approval? Step into the world of legal enlightenment with Hirzel’s Condo Chronicles, the podcast brought to you by Hirzel Law. Join us as we explore the ins and outs of the legal landscape, share
Apple II Condominium Case Explained: Understanding Illinois Condo Restriction Categories In 1995 the Illinois Court of Appeals issued its decision in Apple II Condominium Ass’n v. Worth Bank and Trust Co., 277 Ill. App. 3d 345 (1995) establishing a framework for analysis of the validity of
Understanding 765 ILCS 605/25: Adding Additional Property to an Illinois Condominium Under Section 25 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act (the “Act”), developers may reserve the right to add additional land to a condominium after it has been created, so long as the original declaration includes
Illinois Appellate Court Decision Reinforces Condo Association’s Right to Assess Deductible After Fire Damage Illinois condominium associations can be placed in the difficult position of balancing equitable treatment of unit owners with fiscal responsibility following unexpected damage to the property. A recent decision by the Illinois
Illinois Court Decision Supports HOA Authority Over Common Area and Lake Access If you are a board member of a lake community association in Illinois, you have likely faced the challenge of balancing owner enjoyment with protecting the shared use of the lake. But what happens
Enforcing HOA Rules in Illinois: Are Unrecorded Regulations Valid? In community associations, there is often a tension between a property owner’s desire to keep and maintain their lot in the manner that they see fit and the community’s desire, acting through a community association, to preserve
