Can ICE Enter an Illinois Condo or HOA Without a Warrant? Illinois community associations may be accustomed to interacting with local law enforcement. However, Illinois community association boards have increasingly found themselves navigating a situation far more complex due to unannounced visits from U.S. Immigration and
When a homeowner requests an exception to architectural restrictions, HOA boards often face a difficult decision. Granting a variance can lead to disputes with neighbors and potential litigation. A recent Illinois appellate court decision provides helpful guidance on when a community association board can approve
The process of selling a condominium unit in Illinois requires sellers to provide buyers with detailed disclosure documents under 765 ILCS 605/22.1 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. These disclosures provide essential information about the condominium association’s finances, governance, and anticipated capital expenditures. However, disputes
Illinois community associations regularly face difficult enforcement decisions when homeowners claim that a rule interferes with their personal beliefs or activities. A recent Illinois appellate court decision confirms that enforcing neutral covenants, such as single-family use and leasing restrictions, does not, in itself, constitute unlawful
Condominium associations are often caught in the middle of disputes over water damage, plumbing failures, and competing insurance claims. In Jasinska v. Briar Hill II Condo. Ass'n, 2018 IL App (2d) 170307-U, the Illinois Appellate Court affirmed judgment in favor of a condominium association where
Illinois condominium associations cannot take collection action against a unit owner who is discharged in bankruptcy with respect to unpaid condominium assessments that predate the bankruptcy filing. Doing so may result in sanctions being entered against the condominium association. This was the central issue in
