Use of technology
- Statute:
- Illinois §1-85 · Act CICAA (Common Interest Community Association Act (765 ILCS 160))
- Topic:
- Meetings & Voting · Electronic notice and voting
- Applies to:
- HOA associations
Notices, signatures, votes, consents, and approvals may be done by acceptable technological means if a record is kept. A person who does not authorize electronic business must be served on paper, at the association's expense. Does not apply to eviction notices or foreclosure notices.
📄 Read the official text at ilga.gov →
How SoShiny helps with Use of technology
SoShiny builds your meeting agenda, posts statutory notice, runs the meeting from one screen, records motions and resolutions with per-member yes/no/abstain votes, and produces print-ready minutes that meet Florida §718.112 / §720.303 notice and recordkeeping requirements.
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- What does Illinois §1-85 require?
- Notices, signatures, votes, consents, and approvals may be done by acceptable technological means if a record is kept. A person who does not authorize electronic business must be served on paper, at the association's expense. Does not apply to eviction notices or foreclosure notices.
- Who does Illinois §1-85 apply to?
- Illinois §1-85 applies to HOA associations in Illinois.
- What happens if our HOA doesn't comply with §1-85?
- 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 §1-85?
- 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 Use of technology?
- SoShiny builds your meeting agenda, posts statutory notice, runs the meeting from one screen, records motions and resolutions with per-member yes/no/abstain votes, and produces print-ready minutes that meet Florida §718.112 / §720.303 notice and recordkeeping requirements. Learn more →
Not legal advice. This page is a plain-English summary of Illinois §1-85 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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