February 5, 2026
What does it cost an Illinois condominium association to collect unpaid assessments? The answer depends on several factors, including the declaration, the bylaws, the unit owner’s willingness to cooperate, whether the case goes to court, and how far it proceeds in court. Fortunately, many Illinois condominium declarations and bylaws allow associations to recoup collection costs, including attorney’s fees, and costs…
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October 23, 2025
Can Illinois Condo Associations’ Recover Attorney’s Fees After Delinquent Owners Make Payment? When condominium unit owners fall behind on assessments, most board members understand that the association has the legal authority to initiate collection efforts and, in some cases, litigation. However, if a unit owner eventually pays all outstanding assessments, should the homeowners association still be entitled to recover its…
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August 29, 2025
How to Enforce Condo Association Rules in Illinois: Notices, Hearings, and Fines As an Illinois Community Association director or board member, determining how to enforce condo rules consistently can be challenging, particularly when unit owners ignore repeated warnings and smaller fines have little deterrent effect. It’s not uncommon to wonder whether increasing penalties could achieve compliance, if you can enforce…
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January 21, 2025
Assessment payments are the lifeblood for a community association as these payments are generally the sole source of income for most community associations. The income received from assessment payments is used to fund association operations and provide essential services. A community association that fails to collect monthly assessments from its members could find itself in a precarious financial situation which…
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March 19, 2024
Community associations play a crucial role in maintaining the integrity and functionality of shared living spaces. However, when faced with delinquent condominium assessments, these associations often encounter significant challenges in recovering the owed amounts. While some may consider turning to collection agencies as a solution, there are compelling reasons why community associations should select a law firm instead. Debt collection…
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June 1, 2023
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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