Skokie, IL HOA Rules: Board Procedures (2026)
Key Facts
- Condo Governing Law
- 765 ILCS 605
- HOA Governing Law
- 765 ILCS 160
- Meetings
- Generally open to owners
- Records Access
- Owner right to inspect
- Village Role
- Does not administer HOAs
Summary
HOA and condominium boards in Skokie operate under Illinois state law: primarily the Condominium Property Act (765 ILCS 605) and the Common Interest Community Association Act (765 ILCS 160). The Village does not administer HOA governance disputes.
Sec. 17. Amendments to the declaration or bylaws.
(a) The administration of every property shall be governed by bylaws, which may either be embodied in the declaration or in a separate instrument, a true copy of which shall be appended to and recorded with the declaration. No modification or amendment of the declaration or bylaws shall be valid unless the same is set forth in an amendment thereof and such amendment is duly recorded. An amendment of the declaration or bylaws shall be deemed effective upon recordation unless the amendment sets forth a different effective date.
Official source re-checked September 8, 2026: the cited page had not changed since it was quoted.
Full Breakdown
Homeowners and condominium associations throughout Skokie, including the many condo and townhome developments near Old Orchard and along Dempster, operate under Illinois state statutes rather than village regulation. The Condominium Property Act (765 ILCS 605) governs condo boards, requiring open board meetings (with some exceptions for personnel and litigation matters), annual meetings, and owner rights to inspect records. Common Interest Community Association Act (765 ILCS 160) covers townhome and master-planned HOAs. Boards must provide proper notice of meetings, adopt budgets with owner review, and follow bylaws regarding elections and special assessments. The Village of Skokie does not mediate HOA disputes: these are civil matters, often handled through arbitration or Cook County Circuit Court.
Violations & Fines
Not a village-enforced matter. Violations of state law may result in civil damages, injunctive relief, and attorney's fees through state courts.
Frequently Asked Questions
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