Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals Holds Community Association Not Liable for Discriminatory Remarks Made by Board President Community associations are required to comply with the federal Fair Housing Act. The Fair Housing Act protects owners and occupants in community associations from discrimination based on race, color,
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
Federal Judge Rules Community Associations Must Comply With Corporate Transparency Act As discussed in a prior article, the Community Associations Institute (“CAI” or the “Plaintiffs”) filed a lawsuit in the Eastern District of Virginia against the Department of Treasury seeking an exemption for community associations from
Federal Court Rules that Corporate Transparency Act is likely Constitutional: Community Associations must comply by January 1, 2025 to avoid $10,000 in potential civil penalties The January 1, 2025 deadline for condominium and homeowners associations to comply with the Corporate Transparency Act is fast-approaching. Community associations
765 ILCS 160/1-40: What Every Homeowners Association Needs to Know About Owner Meetings Community associations play a crucial role in managing community living, ensuring that shared spaces are maintained and that residents abide by community rules. Effective governance hinges on active participation from homeowners, particularly during
765 ILCS/27: How to Amend an Illinois Condominium Declaration? 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
