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 Brian Feldman

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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August 6, 2026 • By Jeremy Fernando

When a Bad Declaration Amendment Voids Your Community Association’s Parking Leases

An Illinois court voided a common element parking space granted without a declaration amendment. Key takeaways for Illinois condominium boards and owners.

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July 30, 2026 • By Jeremy Fernando

Capital Improvements Or Repairs: When Is a Unit Owner Vote Required In Illinois Condominium Associations?

When is an Illinois condo capital improvement a replacement the board can approve alone? Litvak draws the line. Key takeaways for association boards.

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July 23, 2026 • By Jeremy Fernando

The Swimming Facility Act: What Illinois Community Associations With Pools Need to Know

The Illinois Swimming Facility Act treats condo & HOA pools as licensed public health facilities. Learn the license, permit & violation rules for boards.

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July 16, 2026 • By Brian Feldman

Should a Condo Association Collect on a Small Delinquency? What This Illinois Ruling Means for Boards

An inaccurate 30-day notice didn't void an Illinois condo association's eviction for unpaid assessments — and a $30,853 fee award stood. Key takeaways for boards.

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July 10, 2026 • By Jeremy Fernando

Illinois Appellate Court Upholds a Master Association’s Right to Assess Illinois Condominium Unit Owners

The Illinois Appellate Court held that a master association may assess condo and single-family owners equally. Learn what the ruling means for boards.

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