Illinois Condo & HOA News
- How six local homeowners associations humanely kept 300 goose eggs from hatching (IL) April 23, 2024Last year, over 300 eggs were prevented from hatching in just six local homeowners associations. Robeson Meadows, Westlake, Timberline Valley North and South, Trails of Brittany and Ponds on Windsor all participated in a training workshop given by Friends of Geese (friendsofgeese.com). Residents of the HOAs were taught the egg depredation process Read the article…………………………….
- ‘Quasi-Dormant’ Darien Homeowners Association Resurrected (IL) April 22, 2024Dorothy Sipp and her husband, John, have lived in Darien’s Hinsbrook subdivision for nearly four decades. “There always have been rumblings that there is this homeowners association,” Dorothy Sipp said, but the couple never came into contact with it. Until last week. In the mail, they received a letter from the association’s president, Bill Christenson. He identified his role, and then said, “Yes, there is a Hinsbrook Homeowners Association.” Read the article…………………………….
- ‘Quasi-Dormant’ Darien Homeowners Association Resurrected (IL) April 12, 2024Dorothy Sipp and her husband, John, have lived in Darien’s Hinsbrook subdivision for nearly four decades. “There always have been rumblings that there is this homeowners association,” Dorothy Sipp said, but the couple never came into contact with it. Until last week. Read the article…………………………….
- Condo board considers installing EV chargers for unit owners (IL) April 11, 2024Q: I am on the board of directors of a homeowners association (HOA) in Evanston, Illinois. The board is gathering information about installing electrical vehicle (EV) chargers on our HOA property. The board is particularly interested in the concept that was described in your article from last year. You said there is an option for an outside company to install and maintain the EV charger. Then, they share revenue with the HOA. Read the Q&A………………………………..
- Condominium balcony can’t be extended (IL) April 5, 2024Q. Our townhouse style condominium unit includes a rear balcony that is a limited common element of the unit. I want to extend my balcony about a foot. Is this permitted? Read the Q&A………………………………..
- Former Homer Glen District 33C Board member charged with stealing money from HOA (IL) April 2, 2024The former treasurer of a Homer Glen homeowners association, also a former Home Glen District 33C Board member, was charged last month for allegedly writing checks to herself, according to court records. Jennifer Rudolph, 43, of the 15400 block of Sharon Drive, was charged March 18 with continuing a financial crime enterprise, two counts of theft between $10,000 and $100,000 and one count of theft between $500 to $10,000, according to the Will County circuit court. Read the article…………………………….
- Update to the Illinois Corporate Transparency Act: Do Condos and HOAs Have to Comply? March 7, 2024On March 1, 2024, U.S. District Judge Liles C. Burke ruled that the CTA is unconstitutional. Judge Burke also gave the U.S. Treasury Department thirty (30) days to appeal this decision. This new ruling could ultimately mean that condominium and homeowner associations do not need to comply with the new reporting requirements of the CTA. Read the article…………………………….
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- Supplementary Guidance on Corporate Transparency Act for Illinois Community AssociationsOn April 18, 2024, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network of the U.S. Treasury Department (“FinCEN”) issued supplementary guidance on the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) as part of their FAQs. The updated FAQs include guidance specifically for community associations which affirms and is in line with our recent article summarizing what community associations need to know about the CTA (available here). Guidance from the FAQs for community associations Read the article…………………………….
- Effective Committees – Maximizing Use of Community VolunteersIn a typical co-op, condo, or homeowners association, residents have a lot to say about how their building or community is or should be functioning … but few actually step up to run for and serve on the board that does the actual governing. One reason is that board service can be a heavy lift, requiring time, energy, and diplomacy that the average homeowner might be unable or unwilling to give on a volunteer basis. Read the article…………………………….
- Corporate Transparency Act and Community Associations: Updates and Compliance (IL)On April 18, 2024, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) of the U.S. Treasury issued updated guidance addressing the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). The CTA directs FinCEN to establish a nationwide database of beneficial ownership of certain corporations and other legal entities including condominium, homeowner (HOA) and townhome community associations. Read the article…………………………….
- Smoking in Community Associations: Carey v. The 400 Erie Condominium Association (IL)The Illinois Appellate Court’s ruling in Carey v. The 400 Erie Condominium Association, a recent Rule 23 opinion of the First Appellate District Court, provided guidance for handling smoking nuisance cases in condominiums, emphasizing that rules may permit smoking within units as long as it does not cause nuisance or unreasonable disturbance to others. Read the article…………………………….
- Upholding Decorum: Navigating Conduct at Association Board MeetingsAssociation board meetings are formal meetings where the board of directors conducts business. However, these gatherings can sometimes become arenas for discord, where conflicts escalate and civility wanes. Upholding decorum at association board meetings is paramount to fostering an environment of respect, collaboration, and effective decision-making. Read the article…………………………….
- Pickleball in your Community Association: 10 Considerations (IL)Pickleball is sweeping the nation as a popular activity for all ages. It’s one of the fastest growing sports with over 8 million estimated pickleball players in the US. Before jumping on the bandwagon, consider whether your condominium, homeowner (HOA), or townhome community association has the space, budget, and interest to support a pickleball court. Read the article…………………………….
- Properly Addressing Nuisance Violations in Your Condominium Association (IL)The Board of Directors is responsible for enforcing the terms outlined in the Association’s community instruments. While some violations are straightforward to identify and address, such as unauthorized improvements or improper parking, others, particularly those concerning nuisance clauses like noise or smoking, pose complexities. Read the article…………………………….
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Condo & Homeowner Association Board Member Handbook
This excellent resource for Board members discusses many of the issues facing Association Boards, including developer control and turnover, adopting rules and regulations, keeping minutes, and committees.
A Summary of Illinois Association Laws
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Dickler, Kahn, Slowikowski & Zavell, Ltd. have a number of articles and a newsletter
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