Document Amendments

The declaration of an Illinois common interest community association governs the administration and functioning of a common interest community association. Common interest communities in Illinois are governed by the Illinois Common Interest Community Association Act. The Common Interest Community Association Act was enacted in 2010 and has undergone a few amendments since its inception. Many common interest community associations have…

Given the ever-changing nature of the Illinois Condominium Property Act (the “Act”), condominium associations must regularly review their governing documents to ensure smooth operations and avoid exposure to litigation. This article will address how to amend an Illinois condominium declaration under the Act. What percentage of unit owners must agree to amend the condominium declaration? 765 ILCS 605/27(a)(i) provides that…

Legal Requirements for Adding Property to an Illinois Condominium In Illinois, a developer can reserve the right to add property to a condominium at the time of the recording of the original declaration.  This is an important right in that it allows a developer to make a decision about how many buildings and units to add based on several factors,…

How to Amend Your Illinois Condo Documents  There are many reasons why a condominium association may decide to amend its declaration or other governing instruments. For example, if the condominium association was recently transitioned to the unit owners from the developer, then an amendment may be to utilized to make sure that all of the protections for the association are…