December 2024

Condo & HOA Legislation December 23, 2024

5th Circuit Sets Aside Nationwide CTA Injunction on December 23, 2024: Complete your Corporate Transparency Act filings before January 1, 2025!

On December 3, 2024, a federal court in Texas issued a nationwide preliminary injunction in Texas Top Cop Shop, Inc v Garland, No. 4:24-CV-478, 2024 WL 4953814, at *37 (ED Tex, December 3, 2024), temporarily halting the enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act. Unfortunately for community associations, the Fifth Circuit delivered a lump of coal just two days before the…
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Bylaw & Covenant Enforcement December 20, 2024

How to Resolve the 5 Most Common Violations of Illinois Condo Bylaws

Each condominium association has governing documents which set forth the contractual relationship between the association and the unit owners. One of those governing documents is the condominium bylaws. A condo association’s board of directors is obligated to enforce the declaration and the bylaws to ensure that each member of the condominium association is abiding by the governing documents. Failure to…
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Fair Housing December 12, 2024

765 ILCS 605/22.2: Illinois Condo Act Amended to Prohibit Discrimination in Exercising a Right of First Refusal

A new year will bring changes to the Illinois Condominium Property Act. On July 19, 2024, the Illinois state legislature enacted IL HB5502 which amends both the Illinois Conveyances Act and the Illinois Condominium Property Act. The amendments will take effect on January 1, 2025. This article will only discuss the changes to the Illinois Condominium Property Act. Currently, 765…
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Condo & HOA Legislation December 9, 2024

FinCEN appeals nationwide Corporate Transparency Act Injunction: What is the impact on Community Associations?

On December 3, 2024, a federal court in Texas issued a nationwide preliminary injunction in Texas Top Cop Shop, Inc v Garland, No. 4:24-CV-478, 2024 WL 4953814, at *37 (ED Tex, December 3, 2024), temporarily halting the enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act. Specifically, the Court held as follows: Plaintiffs have satisfied all prerequisites for a preliminary injunction. The Court…
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Condo & HOA Legislation December 5, 2024

Federal Court halts Corporate Transparency Act Enforcement: What does it mean for Condos and Homeowners Associations?

The Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) has been a significant concern for community associations in 2024. The CTA requires corporate entities, including many condominium and homeowners associations, to report personal information for individuals exercising substantial control of these entities by the end of 2025.  Individuals that qualify as beneficial owners under the Corporate Transparency Act would need to report  names, dates…
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