Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh My! Not All Animals Will be Considered Household Pets Under Illinois Law. Not all condominiums and common interest communities permit owners to have pets. In fact, some community associations have no pet policies in place. However, when a condominium or
Can Condo Boards Regulate Smoking? An Illinois Condo Association’s Guide to Smoking Rules and Declaration Amendments As smoking continues to raise health and nuisance concerns among condominium residents, it presents two questions: 1. How can condo boards regulate smoking to reasonably accommodate residents? 2. Can, or should,
How to Enforce Condo Association Rules in Illinois: Notices, Hearings, and Fines As an Illinois Community Association director or board member, determining how to enforce condo rules consistently can be challenging, particularly when unit owners ignore repeated warnings and smaller fines have little deterrent effect. It’s
Can Condos Ban Children? Federal Court Says No Under Fair Housing Act Community associations play an integral role in the community. However, community associations that attempt to enact “no children” policies likely run afoul of federal law. That was the case in Simovits v. Chanticleer Condominium
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
Many condominium and other common interest communities throughout Illinois have pools as part of the amenities for their members. Due to the nature of this amenity, and the nature of potential liability exposure, associations will generally have very specific rules and regulations that govern the
