Typically, the governing documents of an association consist of various documents including a declaration, by-laws and rules and regulations. Associations are also bound by statute—condominium associations are bound by the Illinois Condominium Property Act (“Condo Act”) and common interest communities are bound by the Common Interest Community Association Act (“CICAA”). Due to the variety of documents an association is bound by, confusion often arises when there are conflicting provisions and/or requirements in the governing documents or applicable statute.   Read the article……………………….