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The short version
- Condominiums are governed by the Condominium Property Act, and most other common interest communities by the Common Interest Community Association Act.
- Owners can request association records such as budgets, minutes and contracts, and the association must make them available within a set number of business days.
- Board meetings are generally open to owners, with notice posted at least 48 hours ahead.
- Unpaid assessments are a lien on the unit, and associations can use the eviction process to recover possession from an owner who does not pay.
- The declaration or bylaws can limit leasing, and owners who rent usually must give the board a copy of the lease.
Illinois condominiums are governed by the Condominium Property Act, and most other common interest communities by the Common Interest Community Association Act. Both set rules for records, meetings and assessments.
Illinois hoa laws at a glance
| Rule | Illinois | Law |
|---|---|---|
| Governing law | Condominiums are governed by the Condominium Property Act, and most other common interest communities by the Common Interest Community Association Act. | Condominium Property Act (765 ILCS 605) and Common Interest Community Association Act (765 ILCS 160) |
| Owner access to records | Owners can request association records such as budgets, minutes and contracts, and the association must make them available within a set number of business days. | Condominium Property Act and Common Interest Community Association Act |
| Board meeting notice | Board meetings are generally open to owners, with notice posted at least 48 hours ahead. | Condominium Property Act and Common Interest Community Association Act |
| Assessments and liens | Unpaid assessments are a lien on the unit, and associations can use the eviction process to recover possession from an owner who does not pay. | Condominium Property Act and Eviction Act |
| Rental restrictions | The declaration or bylaws can limit leasing, and owners who rent usually must give the board a copy of the lease. | Condominium Property Act |
The governing law
Association rules come in layers: state law first, then the declaration, the bylaws and finally board rules. A rule that conflicts with a higher layer usually fails.
Governing law. Condominiums are governed by the Condominium Property Act, and most other common interest communities by the Common Interest Community Association Act. (Condominium Property Act (765 ILCS 605) and Common Interest Community Association Act (765 ILCS 160))
Records
Owner access to records. Owners can request association records such as budgets, minutes and contracts, and the association must make them available within a set number of business days. (Condominium Property Act and Common Interest Community Association Act)
Board meetings
Board meeting notice. Board meetings are generally open to owners, with notice posted at least 48 hours ahead. (Condominium Property Act and Common Interest Community Association Act)
Assessments, liens and collections
Assessments and liens. Unpaid assessments are a lien on the unit, and associations can use the eviction process to recover possession from an owner who does not pay. (Condominium Property Act and Eviction Act)
Rental restrictions
Rental restrictions. The declaration or bylaws can limit leasing, and owners who rent usually must give the board a copy of the lease. (Condominium Property Act)
Mistakes to avoid
- Holding board decisions without the notice owners are entitled to.
- Not keeping records ready for owner requests.
- Fining owners without the notice and hearing steps in the governing documents.
- Enforcing rental rules that are not in the recorded documents.
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Verify current law
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Laws named on this page
- Condominium Property Act (765 ILCS 605) and Common Interest Community Association Act (765 ILCS 160)
- Condominium Property Act and Common Interest Community Association Act
- Condominium Property Act and Eviction Act
- Condominium Property Act
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Which law governs HOAs in Illinois?
Condominiums are governed by the Condominium Property Act, and most other common interest communities by the Common Interest Community Association Act. Source: Condominium Property Act (765 ILCS 605) and Common Interest Community Association Act (765 ILCS 160).
Can Illinois homeowners see association records?
Owners can request association records such as budgets, minutes and contracts, and the association must make them available within a set number of business days. Source: Condominium Property Act and Common Interest Community Association Act.
Can a Illinois HOA ban rentals?
The declaration or bylaws can limit leasing, and owners who rent usually must give the board a copy of the lease. Source: Condominium Property Act.