June 18, 2026
Does selling a condominium unit end the seller’s obligation to pay assessments in Illinois? Not always. When the deed is never recorded and the association is never notified of the sale, a former owner can remain on the hook. In Cambridge Apartments Condominium Ass’n v. Williams, 2014 IL App (1st) 133226-U, the Illinois Appellate Court affirmed a judgment for unpaid…
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April 30, 2026
An Illinois court held that owner counterclaims are not germane to a condo eviction for unpaid assessments. What boards must know about collecting dues.
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March 23, 2026
Illinois condominium associations cannot take collection action against a unit owner who is discharged in bankruptcy with respect to unpaid condominium assessments that predate the bankruptcy filing. Doing so may result in sanctions being entered against the condominium association. This was the central issue in In re Terrell, 614 B.R. 300 (Bankr. N.D. Ill. 2020). In that case, a delinquent…
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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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July 2, 2025
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. Milton, 399 Ill. App. 3d 922, 927 N.E.2d 176 (1st Dist. 2010), affirms a necessary…
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