WHEN THE ANSWER IS "IT DEPENDS"

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  • Why do so many community association legal questions depend on the governing documents?

    Because every community is different.


    Illinois statutes create important rights and obligations, but declarations and bylaws establish many of the specific rules governing an individual association.


    Two condominium buildings sitting across the street from each other can have different maintenance responsibilities, voting provisions, leasing restrictions and assessment structures.


    That is why legal advice based solely on what another association did can be dangerous.

  • Can our Board rely on what another association's attorney told them?

    It should not.


    That advice may have been based upon different governing documents, different facts or even a different type of association.


    Your association deserves an answer based upon your association.

  • Can the Board rely on an internet search or AI answer for legal advice?

    Online resources can be extremely useful for education and identifying issues.


    They are not a substitute for legal advice based upon the association's actual governing documents and facts.


    A seemingly minor factual difference can completely change a legal analysis.