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
Anyone who has ever purchased or sold a condo in Illinois understands that there are certain disclosures about the condominium and the condominium association that must be made by the seller. Section 22.1 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act outlines the manner in which these
The Board of Managers for a condo association has many roles and responsibilities, including everything from collecting assessments to maintaining common elements throughout the condominium. One of those roles, and the one that can create the most conflict with condo unit owners, is the enforcement
