Illinois Court Decision Supports HOA Authority Over Common Area and Lake Access If you are a board member of a lake community association in Illinois, you have likely faced the challenge of balancing owner enjoyment with protecting the shared use of the lake. But what happens
Enforcing HOA Rules in Illinois: Are Unrecorded Regulations Valid? In community associations, there is often a tension between a property owner’s desire to keep and maintain their lot in the manner that they see fit and the community’s desire, acting through a community association, to preserve
A 3 Step Process for Collecting Condominium & HOA Assessments in Illinois Assessment payments are the lifeblood for a community association as these payments are generally the sole source of income for most community associations. The income received from assessment payments is used to fund association
How to Resolve the 5 Most Common Violations of Illinois Condo Bylaws Each condominium association has governing documents which set forth the contractual relationship between the association and the unit owners. One of those governing documents is the condominium bylaws. A condo association’s board of directors
765 ILCS 160/1-20: How to Amend the Declaration of an Illinois Common Interest Community Association 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
Effectively Using Fines to Enforce Illinois Condo & HOA Bylaws Enforcing the governing documents plays a key role in successfully operating a community association. Unruly behavior by a unit owner can lead to unhappy neighbors and a potential decrease in property values. Therefore, it is imperative
