HOA and condo assessments in Des Plaines are governed by Illinois state law, which authorizes regular and special assessments, requires reserve funding, and grants associations strong collection tools including liens and forced sale.
Illinois law (765 ILCS 605 for condos and 765 ILCS 160 for common interest communities) governs assessments in Des Plaines associations. Boards must adopt an annual budget with proper notice (typically 25 days for condos), separating operating expenses from required reserve funding. Special assessments above a threshold (often 15% of operating budget) may trigger unit-owner approval rights or rejection petitions. Unpaid assessments become liens on the unit by operation of law, prior to most other liens. Associations may file forcible-entry-and-detainer (eviction) actions for non-payment under 735 ILCS 5/9-111 - an unusually powerful remedy in Illinois. Late fees, interest, and attorney fees are typically recoverable. Cook County mortgage foreclosures interact with associations through 9 months of pre-foreclosure assessments protected as super-priority.
Unpaid assessments accrue late fees, interest, attorney fees, and become liens. Associations may pursue forcible-entry actions for possession plus collection lawsuits. Unit owners may face foreclosure for prolonged non-payment.
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