Illinois homeowners associations cannot enforce a rule that contradicts their recorded declaration. This was the central issue in Kubik as Tr. of Sarah J. Kubik Declaration of Tr. Dated Feb. 1, 2002 v. Darien Club Owners Ass'n (2025 IL App (3d) 240546-U), a dispute arose
Community associations have spent the last several years complying with FinCEN reporting requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act. In March of 2025, after a series of lawsuits, FinCEN announced that it would no longer enforce reporting requirements against corporate entities in the United States under
Community associations frequently face difficult decisions when unit owners or occupants violate restrictions in their governing documents. One common question is whether a community association must first conduct a hearing before filing a lawsuit to enforce its governing documents. The Illinois Appellate Court addressed this
Illinois Court Rules Condo Parking Space Not a Limited Common Element Parking disputes can be an issue for community associations. Unit owners may believe that long-standing practices, informal arrangements, or even representations made at the time of purchase give them certain parking rights. In 334 Barry
What does it cost an Illinois condominium association to collect unpaid assessments? The answer depends on several factors, including the declaration, the bylaws, the unit owner’s willingness to cooperate, whether the case goes to court, and how far it proceeds in court. Fortunately, many Illinois condominium
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
