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
Unexpected things happen in our daily lives, and sometimes those things happen in our home. It is great, if possible, to save monies for a “rainy day” so that one major issue, or a series of issues, does not drain your resources. The same analysis
As Illinois’ First District Appellate Court recently stated, “[c]ondominiums are creatures of statute and, thus, any action taken on behalf of the condominium must be authorized by statute.” Glazer v. Priv. Residences at Ontario Place Condo. Ass'n2022 IL App (1st) 210156, ¶ 22. Along those
Assessments (or dues) provide the lifeblood for condominium associations so that they can provide necessary services to the unit owners within the association, including the maintenance of common areas such as roads, sidewalks, parking areas, utilities, and elevators. In most condominium associations, the only source
