Unfortunately, there are times when the landlord/tenant relationship can be contentious. The tenant did not pay their rent on time, caused a disruption with the other tenants and/or the Landlord, etc.. Accordingly, the eviction process may have started and the tenant disappears, leaving the keys behind at the Unit. What should the Landlord do? Below are a few options.

Do Nothing

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In Lake Point Tower Condominium Ass’n v. Waller, 2017 IL App (1st) 162072, decided on June 28, 2017, the Association filed a forcible entry and detainer action against Defendant to obtain possession of Defendant’s condominium. Subsequently, Defendant filed a motion to dismiss the complaint. Without disputing that the assessments were due, the Defendant alleged that … Read More ›

All community associations require routine maintenance, repairs, and replacement over time to ensure they remain in good condition. The task of ensuring the Association retains sufficient funding to pay for this maintenance, repair and replacement work falls squarely on the shoulders of the Board of Directors. Balancing the Association’s financial and … Read More ›

In the case of Wing Street CA v. Kiss the Chef, LLC, the Illinois Supreme Court will review an issue pertinent to the collection of up to six months of a foreclosed owner’s assessments from a subsequent purchaser under Section 9(g)(4) of the Illinois Condominium Property Act.  Under 9(g)(4), if the Association initiates collection activity … Read More ›