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
Illinois Condo Board Leasing Rules Invalid If They Conflict With Declaration Members within a condominium association often question whether a condominium association’s board of directors can adopt a rule that directly conflicts with the association’s declaration. The question often arises when a condo board seeks to
2025–2026 Illinois Condo & HOA Legislative Update As the Illinois state legislature prepares to complete the 2025-2026 legislative session, Illinois community association boards must stay ahead of the evolving legal landscape. Illinois lawmakers are increasingly focused on improving community association governance, financial transparency, and individual rights
For most condominium associations in Illinois, the idea of removing or “withdrawing” a portion of the condominium property is something they may never expect to confront. Yet when it does arise, often due to eminent domain or the partial condemnation of a building, condominium associations
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
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 A recent unpublished
