Can Condos Ban Children? Federal Court Says No Under Fair Housing Act Community associations play an integral role in the community. However, community associations that attempt to enact “no children” policies likely run afoul of federal law. That was the case in Simovits v. Chanticleer Condominium
Implied Warranty of Habitability in Illinois Condominiums: What Every Unit Owner and Developer Should Know In Illinois, the implied warranty of habitability serves as a fundamental protection for condominium purchasers, ensuring that newly constructed units and their common elements meet basic standards of safety and livability.
Illinois Court Rules Condominium Declaration and Zoning Ordinance Prohibiting Short-Term Rentals Are Enforceable In the past few years, there has been a rise in issues with owners, condominium associations, and short-term renters. The Seventh Circuit’s decision in Mogan v. City of Chicago, 115 F.4th 841 (7th
Illinois Court Orders Condo Owner to Install Carpeting Due to Noise Complaints A condominium association’s governing documents contain restrictive covenants that can help preserve property values, protect shared resources, and ensure a harmonious living environment. A condominium association should enforce these restrictive covenants uniformly to ensure
Federal Court halts Corporate Transparency Act Enforcement: What does it mean for Condos and Homeowners Associations? The Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) has been a significant concern for community associations in 2024. The CTA requires corporate entities, including many condominium and homeowners associations, to report personal information
When buying into a condominium in Illinois, one thing that should be reviewed is whether the condo association where the unit is being purchased is part of a “master” or “umbrella” association. Master associations are a statutory creature whereby multiple condos are run by one
