In addition to associations, local governments often regulate construction projects. If the county or municipality where your association is located has building codes or requires that building permits be obtained, remember that those building codes are minimum requirements. If your… Continue Reading →
Many associations, particularly homeowners and common interest community associations, have architectural restrictions in their declarations or in rules that the board has enacted. Typical restrictions may affect additions to homes or townhomes, decks, patios, fences, pools, sheds, swing sets and… Continue Reading →
As we inch closer to springtime in the Chicago area, we will post a brief series regarding common considerations for associations when owners wish to build. Now that we’re entering the construction season, we hope this series will be helpful.
The Illinois Supreme Court has overturned the prior ruling in Spanish Court Two Condominium Association v. Carlson. The Supreme Court rejected a decision from the Second Appellate District. The Court has disagreed and has held that owners may not assert… Continue Reading →
Budgets for condominium associations must be sent as as proposed budget to owners first, at least thirty days before the budget is scheduled to be approved. Owners may be able to veto the budget or a special assessment if the… Continue Reading →
Previously, we noted that City of Chicago-based condominium and homeowners associations must now adopt a bedbug management plan to comply with the City’s new bedbug ordinance, effective at the beginning of this year. Associations must adopt a plan prior to… Continue Reading →
Condominium Associations should maintain five types of insurance per the Illinois Condominium Property Act: Property Insurance General Liability Insurance Fidelity Bond or Employee Dishonesty Coverage Directors and Officers Liability Coverage Any separate coverage required by the Association’s declaration
Similar to units of local government, condominiums and common interest community associations have their version of an Open Meetings Act. Section 18(a)(9) of the Illinois Condominium Act provides “that meetings of the board of managers shall be open to any… Continue Reading →
There has recently been some confusion in association circles about use of proxies, mail-in ballots and secret ballots in board elections. While both the Illinois Condominium Property Act (Condo Act) and the Common Interest Community Association Act (CICAA) have provisions… Continue Reading →
The City Council of Chicago has amended Municipal Ordinance 13-72-080 regarding inspection of records of a condominium association. Previously, the ordinance specified that financial records needed to be made available to owners who request so in writing, within ten days. … Continue Reading →
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