Illinois community associations regularly face difficult enforcement decisions when homeowners claim that a rule interferes with their personal beliefs or activities. A recent Illinois appellate court decision confirms that enforcing neutral covenants, such as single-family use and leasing restrictions, does not, in itself, constitute unlawful
Condominium associations are often caught in the middle of disputes over water damage, plumbing failures, and competing insurance claims. In Jasinska v. Briar Hill II Condo. Ass'n, 2018 IL App (2d) 170307-U, the Illinois Appellate Court affirmed judgment in favor of a condominium association where
What does it cost an Illinois condominium association to collect unpaid assessments? The answer depends on several factors, including the declaration, the bylaws, the unit owner’s willingness to cooperate, whether the case goes to court, and how far it proceeds in court. Fortunately, many Illinois condominium
Illinois Condo Board Leasing Rules Invalid If They Conflict With Declaration Members within a condominium association often question whether a condominium association’s board of directors can adopt a rule that directly conflicts with the association’s declaration. The question often arises when a condo board seeks to
2025–2026 Illinois Condo & HOA Legislative Update As the Illinois state legislature prepares to complete the 2025-2026 legislative session, Illinois community association boards must stay ahead of the evolving legal landscape. Illinois lawmakers are increasingly focused on improving community association governance, financial transparency, and individual rights
For most condominium associations in Illinois, the idea of removing or “withdrawing” a portion of the condominium property is something they may never expect to confront. Yet when it does arise, often due to eminent domain or the partial condemnation of a building, condominium associations
