July 23, 2026 • By Jeremy Fernando

The Swimming Facility Act: What Illinois Community Associations With Pools Need to Know

The Illinois Swimming Facility Act treats condo & HOA pools as licensed public health facilities. Learn the license, permit & violation rules for boards.

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July 16, 2026 • By Brian Feldman

Should a Condo Association Collect on a Small Delinquency? What This Illinois Ruling Means for Boards

An inaccurate 30-day notice didn't void an Illinois condo association's eviction for unpaid assessments — and a $30,853 fee award stood. Key takeaways for boards.

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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 neighbors’ homes benefit more? In Bogot v. Haverford Homeowners Association, 2026 IL App (1st) 250080, the Illinois Appellate Court said no — and held that…

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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 condo and HOA boards must do by Jan. 1, 2027.

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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 Housing Act. Key takeaways for Illinois HOA boards.

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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 always. When the deed is never recorded and the association is never notified of the sale, a former owner can remain on the hook. In…

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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 clarifies coverage, exclusions, and duty-to-defend rules for boards.

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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. Learn what the Weathersfield ruling means for boards.

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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, and recording. Practical tips for boards.

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