February 2, 2026
Security cameras, particularly Ring Doorbells, and other video recording devices are becoming increasingly common. As this technology has evolved through the years, Illinois community associations are seeing an uptick in surveillance and security camera usage. Although this technology can bring peace of mind to individual unit owners, Illinois community associations may be apprehensive about installing these devices, as they can…
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August 13, 2024
The Homeowners’ Energy Policy Statement Act: 5 Things Every Illinois HOA Needs to Know to Avoid Liability related to Solar Panel Installations The Illinois Homeowners’ Energy Policy Statement Act, 765 ILCS 165/1, et seq., governs the installation of solar panels in Illinois homeowners associations, common interest community associations, and condominium associations. This article will provide critical guidance to community association…
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December 20, 2019
Homeowner associations often seek to exercise architectural control over exterior structures within their communities which impact community aesthetics. For some issues, however, an association’s concern over the form of a structure potentially impacts its function creating a conflict between the interest of the association and the interest of the owner seeking to install the structure. The installation and location of…
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June 13, 2018
Wi-Fi has become a necessity for almost anyone who lives in a condominium association. However, the law is often slow to evolve to new technologies and many master deeds or declarations were drafted before Wi-Fi even existed. As a result, potential legal issues related to Wi-Fi use are rarely addressed in the governing documents of community associations. Accordingly, condominium and…
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May 10, 2017
In Section 207 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (the “Act”), Congress directed the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) to adopt rules concerning Over-the-Air Reception Devices (“OTARD”) in order to provide limitations and guidance on governmental and non-governmental restrictions on viewers’ ability to receive certain over the air telecommunications. In October 1996 the FCC adopted 47 CFR § 1.4000 (the "OTARD…
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October 30, 2015
I had the pleasure of attending the Community Association Institute (CAI) Advocacy Summit in Washington, D.C. earlier this week and talking with various legislators and their staff regarding issues that impact Condominium Associations.
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