September 2024

Board of Directors September 19, 2024

Political Signs in Community Associations: Balancing Free Speech and Bylaws

As election day nears, it is common for owners in a community association to begin displaying political signs. For unit owners, the erection of a political sign can be seen as an invocation of their freedom to expression guaranteed under the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution and Article I, Section 4 of the Illinois Constitution. In contrast, community associations…
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Construction September 18, 2024

Illinois Court Rules that Unit Owner Lacked Standing to Bring Construction Defect Claims Against Condo Developer

Construction defects are a frequent problem in new construction condominiums in Illinois.  When the developer’s appointees control the board of directors, they rarely will take action to hold the developer responsible for construction defects.  However, after control of the board of directors is transitioned to the owners, the owner controlled board of directors typically investigates potential construction defect claims related…
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Rules and Regulations September 12, 2024

765 ILCS 605/18.4: What Illinois Condominium Board Members Need to Know Before Adopting Rules & Regulations

Rules and regulations are used by the board of directors of a community association to implement the existing governing documents. Pursuant to 765 ILCS 605/18.4(h), the board may adopt and amend rules and regulations covering the details of the operation and use of the property. This article will address the key items board members should know before adopting rules and…
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