July 16, 2026
An inaccurate 30-day notice didn't void an Illinois condo association's eviction for unpaid assessments — and a $30,853 fee award stood. Key takeaways for boards.
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July 10, 2026
Can condominium unit owners refuse to pay equal assessments for shared community areas because their neighbors’ homes benefit more? In Bogot v. Haverford Homeowners Association, 2026 IL App (1st) 250080, the Illinois Appellate Court said no — and held that an Illinois master association that governs both condominiums and single-family homes may assess all owners equally under the Illinois Condominium…
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May 28, 2026
Illinois condo developers have a fiduciary and statutory duty to fund adequate reserves before turnover. Learn what the Weathersfield ruling means for boards.
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April 9, 2026
An Illinois court ruled an HOA board could approve a pool variance from covenants without a membership vote. Key takeaways on board authority and deviations.
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March 12, 2026
Illinois condominium association boards frequently face difficult decisions when unexpected building repairs arise, especially when those repairs require large special assessments. A recent Illinois appellate decision provides important guidance on when an Illinois condominium board may impose a significant special assessment without first obtaining unit owners’ approval. In Dedic v. Bd. of N. Shore Towers Condo. Ass’n, 2018 IL App…
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March 5, 2026
Illinois homeowners associations cannot enforce a rule that contradicts their recorded declaration. This was the central issue in Kubik as Tr. of Sarah J. Kubik Declaration of Tr. Dated Feb. 1, 2002 v. Darien Club Owners Ass’n (2025 IL App (3d) 240546-U), a dispute arose as to whether the installation of fencing was permitted as the HOA’s rules and regulations…
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