Illinois Court Limits HOA Power in Prairie Lakes Case In a ruling reinforcing the need for consistency in architectural approvals, the Illinois Appellate Court recently sided with homeowners who challenged their association over alleged arbitrary and subjective building requirements. The case, Patel v. Prairie Lakes Homeowners
Can Condos Ban Children? Federal Court Says No Under Fair Housing Act Community associations play an integral role in the community. However, community associations that attempt to enact “no children” policies likely run afoul of federal law. That was the case in Simovits v. Chanticleer Condominium
Implied Warranty of Habitability in Illinois Condominiums: What Every Unit Owner and Developer Should Know In Illinois, the implied warranty of habitability serves as a fundamental protection for condominium purchasers, ensuring that newly constructed units and their common elements meet basic standards of safety and livability.
Hirzel's Condo Chronicles: Architectural Control in Illinois Community Associations: What Needs Board Approval? Step into the world of legal enlightenment with Hirzel’s Condo Chronicles, the podcast brought to you by Hirzel Law. Join us as we explore the ins and outs of the legal landscape, share
Apple II Condominium Case Explained: Understanding Illinois Condo Restriction Categories In 1995 the Illinois Court of Appeals issued its decision in Apple II Condominium Ass’n v. Worth Bank and Trust Co., 277 Ill. App. 3d 345 (1995) establishing a framework for analysis of the validity of
Understanding 765 ILCS 605/25: Adding Additional Property to an Illinois Condominium Under Section 25 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act (the “Act”), developers may reserve the right to add additional land to a condominium after it has been created, so long as the original declaration includes
