Illinois Court Limits HOA Power in Prairie Lakes Case In a ruling reinforcing the need for consistency in architectural approvals, the Illinois Appellate Court recently sided with homeowners who challenged their association over alleged arbitrary and subjective building requirements. The case, Patel v. Prairie Lakes Homeowners
Implied Warranty of Habitability in Illinois Condominiums: What Every Unit Owner and Developer Should Know In Illinois, the implied warranty of habitability serves as a fundamental protection for condominium purchasers, ensuring that newly constructed units and their common elements meet basic standards of safety and livability.
Hirzel's Condo Chronicles: Architectural Control in Illinois Community Associations: What Needs Board Approval? Step into the world of legal enlightenment with Hirzel’s Condo Chronicles, the podcast brought to you by Hirzel Law. Join us as we explore the ins and outs of the legal landscape, share
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
Emotional Support Animals: Balancing Reasonable Accommodations and Access Restrictions Navigating the complexities of reviewing and responding to requests for an emotional support animal can be challenging enough but the difficulty in responding to the requests can be further heightened in community associations that prohibit certain animals
765 ILCS 605/22.2: Illinois Condo Act Amended to Prohibit Discrimination in Exercising a Right of First Refusal A new year will bring changes to the Illinois Condominium Property Act. On July 19, 2024, the Illinois state legislature enacted IL HB5502 which amends both the Illinois Conveyances
