On June 15, 2018, the Illinois Appellate Court published their decision in the case of Boucher v. 111 East Chestnut Condominium Association.  This case has implications for condominium Association Boards as the issues relate to violation hearings and executive sessions, the records that a Board must maintain with respect to owner violations, and the first amendment … Read More ›

In response to the outcry against the recent amendment to Section 19 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act, the Chicago City Council passed an Ordinance on March 28, 2018 which amends Section 13-72-080 of the Chicago Condominium Ordinance.

The Ordinance, as amended, provides that no unit owner, with the exception of those on … Read More ›

On August 24, 2017, Governor Rauner signed  HB0189, and it is now known as Public Act 100-0292. The law amends both the Common Interest Community Association Act and the Illinois Condominium Property Act. The new law will become effective January 1, 2018.  Below is a summary of the changes.

Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit is available to assist you in … Read More ›

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 ›