Community Association Governance & Meetings

December 11, 2025

Court Denies Illinois Condo Owner’s Record Request as Overly Broad

765 ILCS 605/19: IL Court Limits Overbroad Condo Record Requests Requests for condominium association records can be a contentious issue between condominium association boards and unit owners. 765 ILCS 605/19 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act gives unit owners the right to examine and copy certain records, but it also limits that requests be made “with particularity.” In Blue Ocean…
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October 30, 2025

Illinois Condominium Property Act: Board Election Rules and Deadlines

What Illinois Condominium Associations Must Know About Conducting Board Elections Elections play a vital role in maintaining a well-governed condominium community. A properly conducted election ensures that unit owners’ voices are heard and that the association’s leadership reflects the collective will of the community. However, many condominium associations in Illinois overlook the specific legal requirements that govern the election process…
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October 2, 2025

Condo Association Charged with Breach of Fiduciary Duties for Recording a Lien

How Illinois Associations Must Record a Lien to Prevent a Breach of Fiduciary Duties When condominium associations record a lien against a unit owner, they must ensure that the lien is legally valid and properly calculated. In Du Bois v. Sherwood Commons Townhome Owners Ass’n, Inc., 2025 IL App (3d) 240122-U, the Illinois Appellate Court ruled associations cannot disregard court…
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