Having quality access to cable television and internet has become nearly an absolute right to many homeowners, and the need for this service (especially the internet) was heightened during the COVID-19 pandemic when many more people started to work from home. Along those lines, a condominium association may be approached to provide an easement in favor of a cable television…
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Three of the most frequently asked questions by boards of condominiums and common interest communities are: (1) do all the unit owners get invited to every board meeting; (2) what constitutes an actual board meeting; and (3) can the board discuss items outside a formal board meeting setting. In this article, it is our goal to answer all three of…
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Legal Requirements for Adding Property to an Illinois Condominium In Illinois, a developer can reserve the right to add property to a condominium at the time of the recording of the original declaration. This is an important right in that it allows a developer to make a decision about how many buildings and units to add based on several factors,…
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Unfortunately, there are times in which issues within a condominium can lead to a determination that the condominium is “distressed.” The Condominium Property Act contains provisions that outline what can happen in a situation like that, and provides for certain avenues to try to remedy some of the issues. This article will outline what happens in that unfortunate situation where…
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Recently, the First District Court of Appeals discussed a situation where a unit owner claimed that an eviction action filed by her condominium association was not proper because the members of the association’s board of managers were not properly elected, and as such, the budget setting the amount of assessments was not properly passed. The case is Hickory Heights Condo.…
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How to Amend Your Illinois Condo Documents There are many reasons why a condominium association may decide to amend its declaration or other governing instruments. For example, if the condominium association was recently transitioned to the unit owners from the developer, then an amendment may be to utilized to make sure that all of the protections for the association are…
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