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
How to Combine Condominium Units Under the Illinois Condominium Property Act (765 ILCS 605/29 and 765 ILCS 605/31): What Every Unit Owner and Board Needs to Know As property values rise and unit owners look for ways to customize their living space, combining adjacent condominium units
Vendor Contract Essentials: How Community Associations Can Avoid Costly Mistakes As spring approaches, community association boards are gearing up to tackle long-awaited projects—from landscaping improvements to major repairs. While selecting the right vendor is a critical first step, having a well-structured contract and a strong management
Illinois Appellate Court Decision Demonstrates Illinois Condominium Associations Must Follow Strict Legal Procedures for Board Meetings, Voting, and Governance Illinois condominium boards often overlook minor procedural details—until a lawsuit forces costly reversals. A recent Illinois appellate court case underscores why compliance with governing documents is critical
Emotional Support Animals: Balancing Reasonable Accommodations and Access Restrictions Navigating the complexities of reviewing and responding to requests for an emotional support animal can be challenging enough but the difficulty in responding to the requests can be further heightened in community associations that prohibit certain animals
Illinois Court Rules Cumulative Late Fees in Condo Associations Are Unenforceable Assessments are a community association’s lifeblood, and community associations should ensure that they are timely receiving assessments from owners. Generally, community associations will levy late fees on owners who fail to timely pay their assessments.
