Exemptions for small common interest communities
- Statute:
- Illinois §1-75 · Act CICAA (Common Interest Community Association Act (765 ILCS 160))
- Topic:
- General · Small-association opt-out
- Applies to:
- HOA associations
An association organized under the General Not For Profit Corporation Act that has 10 units or fewer, or annual budgeted assessments of $100,000 or less, is exempt from this Act unless a majority of its directors or members vote to opt in. A second, narrower exemption (no-court collection clauses, or 10 units / $50,000 assessments) drops only the 4-meetings rule, some meeting-notice rules, and fidelity insurance — meeting notice that actually lets members participate is still required. This is why not every Illinois HOA is in CICAA.
📄 Read the official text at ilga.gov →
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- What does Illinois §1-75 require?
- An association organized under the General Not For Profit Corporation Act that has 10 units or fewer, or annual budgeted assessments of $100,000 or less, is exempt from this Act unless a majority of its directors or members vote to opt in. A second, narrower exemption (no-court collection clauses, or 10 units / $50,000 assessments) drops only the 4-meetings rule, some meeting-notice rules, and fidelity insurance — meeting notice that actually lets members participate is still required. This is why not every Illinois HOA is in CICAA.
- Who does Illinois §1-75 apply to?
- Illinois §1-75 applies to HOA associations in Illinois.
- What happens if our HOA doesn't comply with §1-75?
- 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 §1-75?
- 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 Exemptions for small common interest communities?
- SoShiny is built around the Florida statutes from day one — every feature is included on every plan, with no add-ons or per-document fees. Start your community free and run it the way the statutes expect. Learn more →
Not legal advice. This page is a plain-English summary of Illinois §1-75 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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