April 30, 2026
An Illinois court held that owner counterclaims are not germane to a condo eviction for unpaid assessments. What boards must know about collecting dues.
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April 23, 2026
What Illinois condominium declarations must include under 765 ILCS 605/4: the six mandatory provisions every board should verify. A practical compliance guide.
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February 20, 2026
Community associations frequently face difficult decisions when unit owners or occupants violate restrictions in their governing documents. One common question is whether a community association must first conduct a hearing before filing a lawsuit to enforce its governing documents. The Illinois Appellate Court addressed this issue directly in Bd. of Managers of Vill. Square I Condo. Ass’n v. Amalgamated Tr.…
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December 31, 2025
For most condominium associations in Illinois, the idea of removing or “withdrawing” a portion of the condominium property is something they may never expect to confront. Yet when it does arise, often due to eminent domain or the partial condemnation of a building, condominium associations must comply with the Illinois Condominium Property Act (765 ILCS 605/1). 765 ILCS 605/14.1 of…
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July 21, 2025
HB 2563: New Illinois Legislation May Require Condo and HOA Reserve Studies Every 5 Years Illinois’ 2025 legislative session began January 8 and adjourned May 31. Nearly 7,900 bills were introduced during the 2025 session. HB 2563/SB 1703 is legislation that would require condominium associations governed under the Illinois Condominium Property Act (765 ILCS 605/1 et. seq) and homeowners associations…
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July 2, 2025
Court Upholds Rights of Illinois Condo Associations to Charge Use and Occupancy Fees During Litigation When unit owners fall behind on their assessments, condominium associations are often left holding the financial bag, forced to maintain common elements without the contributions they’re contractually entitled to receive. The Illinois Appellate Court’s decision in Bd. of Directors of Warren Blvd. Condo. Ass’n v.…
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