Can Illinois Condos and HOAs Ban Home-Based Businesses? Understanding Commercial Use Restrictions The COVID-19 pandemic spurred a trend in which many owners in community associations shifted to remote work, with either hybrid or fully remote positions. According to a recent study, 22% of the workforce in the United States, or over 32.6 million Americans, work remotely. In other cases, owners…
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HB 2563: New Illinois Legislation May Require Condo and HOA Reserve Studies Every 5 Years Illinois’ 2025 legislative session began January 8 and adjourned May 31. Nearly 7,900 bills were introduced during the 2025 session. HB 2563/SB 1703 is legislation that would require condominium associations governed under the Illinois Condominium Property Act (765 ILCS 605/1 et. seq) and homeowners associations…
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Court Upholds Rights of Illinois Condo Associations to Charge Use and Occupancy Fees During Litigation When unit owners fall behind on their assessments, condominium associations are often left holding the financial bag, forced to maintain common elements without the contributions they’re contractually entitled to receive. The Illinois Appellate Court’s decision in Bd. of Directors of Warren Blvd. Condo. Ass’n v.…
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