November 4, 2026 • By Kevin Hirzel

Illinois Court Rules Condo Can Collect Assessments From Foreclosure Buyer

Does a foreclosure buyer owe an Illinois condo the prior owner’s unpaid assessments? Yes, up to six months, and the association doesn’t have to sue first.

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October 15, 2026 • By Jeremy Fernando

Is Your Illinois Community a Condominium or a Common Interest Community Association? Why the Difference Matters

Is your Illinois association a condominium or a common interest community? Learn how to tell, and the key differences between the Condominium Property Act and CICAA.

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October 8, 2026 • By Jeremy Fernando

Can an Illinois Condo Association Recover Attorney Fees From a Violating Owner? 

Can an Illinois condo association collect attorney fees from an owner who got a court fee waiver? A First District ruling says yes. Learn what the court held.

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September 24, 2026 • By Jeremy Fernando

Illinois Condominium Association Wins Key Insurance Dispute Over Storm Damage

An Illinois federal court sent a condo association’s hail damage insurance claim and bad faith claim to trial. Learn what boards should document after a storm.

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September 16, 2026 • By Kevin Hirzel

Construction Defects: 8 Things Illinois Condo Boards Must Know Before Releasing a Developer

Before your Illinois condo board signs a developer release, learn the 8 things you must know about construction defect claims, deadlines, and settlements.

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September 3, 2026 • By Jeremy Fernando

Illinois Lake Associations and Shared Water Rights: Who Can Use the Lake?

Illinois lake association water rights: why no owner or association controls the whole lake, what counts as reasonable use, and how boards can adopt rules.

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August 27, 2026 • By Hirzel Law

Can Your Condo Collect Pre-Foreclosure Assessments From Fannie Mae?

Bought an Illinois condo at a foreclosure sale and skipped the assessments? A court says you owe the association's entire pre-sale lien, late fees included.

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August 19, 2026 • By Jeremy Fernando

New Illinois Law Requires Condo and HOA Websites and Electronic Delivery of Financial Information

Illinois HB 5449 requires HOA and condo boards to provide a website by Jan. 1, 2028 and deliver financial disclosures electronically. Learn how to prepare.

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August 13, 2026 • By Jeremy Fernando

Can a Resident’s Fear of Dogs Trigger a Fair Housing Claim Against Your Condominium Association?

Learn how Illinois condo associations should handle fair housing accommodation requests, based on a federal ruling that sent one board's denial to trial.

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