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Most condominium declarations and bylaws classify unit windows and doors as limited common elements.

Amendment could address repair of condo windows and doors

May 20, 2019 at 7:30 a.m.

Q: Our condominium declaration states the responsibility for maintenance, repair and replacement of unit windows and doors is an association common expense. Our board has told the unit owners that...

The board has no legal obligation to negotiate the sale of a condominium property or present a purchase offer to the unit owners if the board feels the offer is not in the best interest of the unit owners.

Board not legally bound to negotiate sale of building

May 20, 2019 at 7:30 a.m.

Q: Our large condominium building is in a prime location, and the board of directors recently received an unsolicited offer from a developer to buy the entire building at a...

As a general rule, when ice forms naturally on the ground, an association will not be liable when an injury occurs due to the ice.

If someone slips on ice in parking lot, who’s liable?

June 16, 2018 at 6:48 p.m.

Q. I live in a condominium association, and the board uses a contractor for snow removal. The snow removal contractor plows the parking lot, but does not use any salt....

The Condominium Act guarantees unit owners the right to challenge annual budget increases over 15 percent.

Do unit owners have a bill of rights to ensure board transparency?

May 20, 2019 at 7:29 a.m.

Q: I live in a condominium and feel our board of directors does not act in the unit owners' best interest. Is there a bill of rights for condominium unit...

All unit owners responsible for repair of parking area

May 20, 2019 at 7:28 a.m.

Q: I own a condominium in a small association with deeded parking units. I do not own a parking unit. While the parking area is a common element, shouldn't only...

Governing documents require duplicate sets of keys be submitted to management for emergency access to a unit to avoid calling a locksmith or forcing an entry.

Duplicate keys grant access to unit in case of emergency

May 20, 2019 at 7:27 a.m.

Q. Can the owner of a residential cooperative unit or a condominium unit be required to deliver a duplicate set of unit keys to the property management company? I question...

Most commonly, a surviving heir or spouse under 55 should be able to remain in an age-restricted unit; however, the legal answer to the question is governing-document specific.

Want to bequeath senior housing? Check association documents

May 20, 2019 at 7:27 a.m.

Q. My husband and I live in a 55-and-older housing community association. The board has adopted a new rule to closely monitor and enforce age compliance for the senior housing....

Condo boards can regulate smoking in units with amended bylaws

May 20, 2019 at 7:26 a.m.

Q. There are unit owners in my condominium association who have requested the board ban smoking in units and on balconies. How does the Illinois Smoke-Free Act affect condominium associations?...

Insect infestation in a condominium building is the board's responsibility to address because invariably the insects emanate from, or are at least partially contained within, the common elements.

Condo board responsible for ant removal in building

May 20, 2019 at 7:26 a.m.

Q: I have a repeated problem with ants coming in to my condominium unit. I have hired an exterminator several times to eliminate the ants, which disappear for three to...

There are no restrictions in Illinois regarding the consumption of alcohol on private property other than individuals must be of the legal drinking age.

Residents can drink alcohol at association events

May 20, 2019 at 7:25 a.m.

Q: I live in a relatively new condominium association, and the association and its board are just getting their feet under them. Recently, we had a meet-the-candidates forum for our...

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