Member powers, duties, and obligations
- Statute:
- Illinois §1-35 · Act CICAA (Common Interest Community Association Act (765 ILCS 160))
- Topic:
- Member Rights · Leasing, removal, resale packet
- Applies to:
- HOA associations
Lease terms are deemed to include the Act, the instruments, and the rules. After this Act took effect, the owner must deliver a copy of a new lease (or a memo of an oral lease) by occupancy or 10 days after signing, whichever is first. Only one co-owner of a unit may sit on the board at a time. Two-thirds of the membership may remove a board member at a duly called special meeting. On resale, the board must make the disclosure packet (instruments, liens, planned capital work, reserves, financials, suits, insurance, and improvements) available to the buyer on demand.
📄 Read the official text at ilga.gov →
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- What does Illinois §1-35 require?
- Lease terms are deemed to include the Act, the instruments, and the rules. After this Act took effect, the owner must deliver a copy of a new lease (or a memo of an oral lease) by occupancy or 10 days after signing, whichever is first. Only one co-owner of a unit may sit on the board at a time.
- Who does Illinois §1-35 apply to?
- Illinois §1-35 applies to HOA associations in Illinois.
- What happens if our HOA doesn't comply with §1-35?
- Non-compliance can expose the association and individual directors to disputes in the governing forum for Illinois community associations. SoShiny's audit trail and documented workflows are designed to demonstrate good-faith compliance.
- Where can I read the official text of Illinois §1-35?
- The official text is published by the Illinois General Assembly at ilga.gov. The summary on this page is for plain-English reference only and is not legal advice.
- How does SoShiny help with Member powers, duties, and obligations?
- SoShiny tracks every member, owner, and renter at the unit level with the contact details and access rights this statute protects. Privacy-respecting by default, with statutory directory disclosures and opt-outs handled per-member. Learn more →
Not legal advice. This page is a plain-English summary of Illinois §1-35 prepared by SoShiny for board members and managers. For binding legal advice or interpretation, consult a Illinois-licensed attorney. For the official statutory text, see the link above.
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