Homeowners Associations

Architectural Restriction Dos and Don’ts

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 →

2014/04/15

Spring Soon Approaches, So Do Concerns About Construction

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.

2014/04/14

Illinois Supreme Court Rules on Spanish Court Two Condominium Association v. Carlson

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 →

2014/03/20

Illinois Appellate Court Confirms the Implied Authority to Regulate Common Areas

On May 14, 2013, the Illinois Appellate Court, Third District, issued its decision in the case of Ripsch v. Goose Lake Association, 2013 IL App (3d) 120319. The question raised before the appellate court was “Does a homeowners association have… Continue Reading →

2014/02/28

An Open Meetings Reminder

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 →

2014/02/19

You May Be Able To Vote In Secret, Or You Can Mail It In.

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 →

2014/02/13

Law Alert-Illinois New Concealed Carry Act and Associations

The Firearm Concealed Carry Act (430 ILCS 66(1), better known as the Concealed Carry Act (the “Act”), recently went into effect in Illinois. Subject to certain limitations, the Act allows a person to obtain a license to carry a concealed… Continue Reading →

2014/02/07

Condo Law Watch

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