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Condominium Document Amendments

When Illinois condominium associations review their governing documents, the conversation typically centers on issues such as board authority, maintenance of common elements, special assessments, and amendment procedures. But one topic that creates conflict is developer-reserved rights. A recent unpublished opinion from the First District, River

 CONDO DEVELOPER ON THE HOOK FOR ASSESSMENTS FOR UNDEVELOPED COMMERCIAL CONDOMINIUM UNITS   Many condominium associations face uncertainty regarding whether a developer is responsible for paying assessments on units the developer still owns. It becomes even more ambiguous when those units are vacant or undeveloped. This

Illinois Court Rules Condo Association Can’t Charge for Leaky Toilet Without Allowing Owner to Repair When an Illinois condominium association charges a unit owner for repairs or assessments, it must strictly follow the association’s governing documents and the Illinois Condominium Property Act (765 ILCS 605/1). That’s

Five Reasons Illinois Condominium Associations Must Amend Their Governing Documents When was the last time your condominium association reviewed its declaration and bylaws? If your condominium association’s governing documents have not been reviewed or revised recently, the condominium association may have significant legal liability. Oftentimes, condominium

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

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