The Illinois Condo and HOA Law Blog

July 10, 2026 • By Jeremy Fernando

Illinois Appellate Court Upholds a Master Association’s Right to Assess Illinois Condominium Unit Owners

Can condominium unit owners refuse to pay equal assessments for shared community areas because their…

July 6, 2026 • By Jeremy Fernando

Does Your Illinois Condo or HOA Have a Collection Policy? A New Law Will Soon Require One

Illinois SB3527 makes a written collection policy a prerequisite to collecting delinquent assessments. Learn what…

June 25, 2026 • By Jeremy Fernando

When Does an HOA Flag Policy Violate the Fair Housing Act? Seventh Circuit Weighs In

A Seventh Circuit ruling clarifies when a community association's neutral flag policy violates the Fair…

June 18, 2026 • By Jeremy Fernando

Illinois Court Holds Seller Liable for Condo Assessments Despite Unrecorded Deed

Does selling a condominium unit end the seller’s obligation to pay assessments in Illinois? Not…

June 11, 2026 • By Jeremy Fernando

Insured v. Insured Exceptions: What Illinois Community Associations Need to Know About Directors & Officers Insurance Policies

When can an Illinois D&O insurer refuse to defend a condo board? Truck v. Ulman…

May 28, 2026 • By Brian Feldman

Illinois Court Confirms Developers Must Fund Adequate Condominium Reserves

Illinois condo developers have a fiduciary and statutory duty to fund adequate reserves before turnover.…

May 21, 2026 • By Jeremy Fernando

How to Amend Illinois HOA Governing Documents

A step-by-step guide to amending Illinois HOA and condo governing documents: owner votes, mortgagee approval,…

May 14, 2026 • By Kevin Hirzel

Insurance Company Must Defend Illinois Condo Association in D&O Claim

A federal court ruled an insurer must defend an Illinois condo association in a D&O…

May 7, 2026 • By Jeremy Fernando

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…

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Illinois Appellate Court Upholds a Master Association’s Right to Assess Illinois Condominium Unit Owners

Does Your Illinois Condo or HOA Have a Collection Policy? A New Law Will Soon Require One

When Does an HOA Flag Policy Violate the Fair Housing Act? Seventh Circuit Weighs In

Illinois Court Holds Seller Liable for Condo Assessments Despite Unrecorded Deed

Insured v. Insured Exceptions: What Illinois Community Associations Need to Know About Directors & Officers Insurance Policies

Illinois Court Confirms Developers Must Fund Adequate Condominium Reserves

How to Amend Illinois HOA Governing Documents

Insurance Company Must Defend Illinois Condo Association in D&O Claim

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

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