August 13, 2026 • By Jeremy Fernando

Can a Resident’s Fear of Dogs Trigger a Fair Housing Claim Against Your Condominium Association?

Learn how Illinois condo associations should handle fair housing accommodation requests, based on a federal ruling that sent one board's denial to trial.

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August 6, 2026 • By Jeremy Fernando

When a Bad Declaration Amendment Voids Your Community Association’s Parking Leases

An Illinois court voided a common element parking space granted without a declaration amendment. Key takeaways for Illinois condominium boards and owners.

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July 30, 2026 • By Jeremy Fernando

Capital Improvements Or Repairs: When Is a Unit Owner Vote Required In Illinois Condominium Associations?

When is an Illinois condo capital improvement a replacement the board can approve alone? Litvak draws the line. Key takeaways for association boards.

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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

The Illinois Appellate Court held that a master association may assess condo and single-family owners equally. Learn what the ruling means for boards.

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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

An Illinois court held a seller liable for condo assessments after a sale where the deed was never recorded and the association was not notified.

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