Evanston, IL HOA Rules: Dispute Resolution (2026)
Key Facts
- Investigator
- City Manager or designee
- Remedies
- Conciliation, written assurance, injunction
- Governs
- Residential Condominium Ordinance violations
- Citation
- Evanston City Code § 5-4-6-1
Summary
The City Manager investigates complaints and can conciliate, secure a written assurance of discontinuance, or seek an injunction against declarants who violate Evanston's Residential Condominium Ordinance.
(A)The City Manager, or his/her designee, is hereby authorized and directed to receive complaints and conduct such investigations as he/she deems necessary pursuant to the authority vested in that office.(B)Whenever it is determined by the City Manager, or his/her designee, that there has been a violation of this Chapter or any duly adopted rule or regulation of the City, that office is authorized to seek all or a portion of the following relief, or any other relief that may be granted by law:1.Attempt to conciliate the matter by conference or otherwise and secure a written conciliation agreement.2.Seek a written assurance of discontinuance which shall be signed by the declarant and the City Manager or his/her designee.3.Institute injunctive or other appropriate action or proceeding in any court of competent jurisdiction to obtain a restraining order, permanent or temporary injunction or any other appropriate form of relief. (Ord. No. 12-0-79; Ord. No. 8-O-12, (48-O-11(exh. B, § 5-4-6-1)), 1-23-2012)
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 21).
Full Breakdown
Under Evanston City Code § 5-4-6-1, the City Manager or a designee receives complaints and investigates alleged violations of the city's Residential Condominium Ordinance, which regulates declarant warranties, resale disclosures, and tenant protections in condo conversions. The office may attempt conciliation, secure a signed written assurance of discontinuance from the declarant, or file suit for an injunction or other court relief. This is the administrative first step before any court penalty is pursued.
Violations & Fines
A confirmed violation can bring a court injunction plus a fine of up to $500 per unit for each day the violation continues, under § 5-4-6-2.
Frequently Asked Questions
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