Chapter 765 — PROPERTY

(765 ILCS 605/24) (from Ch. 30, par. 324) Sec. 24. Deposits by Purchaser. Any deposit, payment or advance in the payment of the purchase price for the initial sale of a unit, received by the developer or his agent other than a payment made for extra work ordered in writing by the…

(765 ILCS 605/25) (from Ch. 30, par. 325) Sec. 25. Add-on Condominiums. The developer may reserve the right to add additional property to that which has been submitted to the provisions of this Act, and in the event of any addition, to reallocate percentage interests in the commo…

(765 ILCS 605/26) (from Ch. 30, par. 326) Sec. 26. Transfer of Limited Common Elements.) The use of limited common elements may be transferred between unit owners at their expense, provided that the transfer may be made only in accordance with the condominium instruments and the …

(765 ILCS 605/27) (from Ch. 30, par. 327) Sec. 27. Amendments. (a) If there is any unit owner other than the developer, and unless otherwise provided in this Act, the condominium instruments shall be amended only as follows: (i) upon the affirmative vote of 2/3 of those voting or…

(765 ILCS 605/29) (from Ch. 30, par. 329) Sec. 29. Alterations within Units. A unit owner owning 2 or more units shall have the right, subject to such reasonable limitations as the condominium instruments may impose, to remove or otherwise alter any intervening partition, so long…

(765 ILCS 605/3) (from Ch. 30, par. 303) Sec. 3. Submission of property. Whenever the owner or owners in fee simple, or the sole lessee or all lessees of a lease described in item (x) of Section 2, of a parcel intend to submit such property to the provisions of this Act, they sha…

(765 ILCS 605/30) (from Ch. 30, par. 330) Sec. 30. Conversion condominiums; notice; recording. (a)(1) No real estate may be submitted to the provisions of the Act as a conversion condominium unless (i) a notice of intent to submit the real estate to this Act (notice of intent) ha…

(765 ILCS 605/30.5) Sec. 30.5. Conversion of apartments. In the case of the conversion of an apartment building into condominium units, a municipality shall have the right to inspect the apartment building prior to the conversion to condominium units and may require that each new…

(765 ILCS 605/31) (from Ch. 30, par. 331) Sec. 31. Subdivision or combination of units. (a) As used in this Section, "combination of any units" means any 2 or more residential units to be used as a single unit as shown on the plat or amended plat, which may involve, without limit…

(765 ILCS 605/32) Sec. 32. Alternate dispute resolution; mediation; arbitration. (a) The declaration or bylaws of a condominium association may require mediation or arbitration of disputes in which the matter in controversy has either no specific monetary value or a value of $10,…

(765 ILCS 605/33) Sec. 33. Limitations on the use of smoking cannabis. The condominium instruments of an association may prohibit or limit the smoking of cannabis, as the term "smoking" is defined in the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act, within a unit owner's unit. The condominium…

(765 ILCS 605/35) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2029) Sec. 35. Compliance with the Condominium and Common Interest Community Ombudsperson Act. Every unit owners' association must comply with the Condominium and Common Interest Community Ombudsperson Act and is s…

(765 ILCS 605/4) (from Ch. 30, par. 304) Sec. 4. Declaration - Contents.) The declaration shall set forth the following particulars: (a) The legal description of the parcel. (b) The legal description of each unit, which may consist of the identifying number or symbol of such unit…

(765 ILCS 605/4.1) (from Ch. 30, par. 304.1) Sec. 4.1. Construction, interpretation, and validity of Condominium Instruments. (a) Except to the extent otherwise provided by the declaration or other condominium instruments: (1) The terms defined in Section 2 of this Act shall be d…

(765 ILCS 605/5) (from Ch. 30, par. 305) Sec. 5. Plat to be recorded.) Simultaneously with the recording of the declaration there shall be recorded a plat as defined in Section 2, which plat shall be made by a Registered Illinois Land Surveyor and shall set forth (1) all angular …

(765 ILCS 605/6) (from Ch. 30, par. 306) Sec. 6. Recording - Effect.) Upon compliance with the provisions of Sections 3, 4, and 5 and upon recording of the declaration and plat the property shall become subject to the provisions of this Act, and all units shall thereupon be capab…

(765 ILCS 605/7) (from Ch. 30, par. 307) Sec. 7. Descriptions in deeds, etc. Every deed, lease, mortgage or other instrument may legally describe a unit by its identifying number or symbol as shown on the plat and as set forth in the declaration, and every such description shall …

(765 ILCS 605/8) (from Ch. 30, par. 308) Sec. 8. Partition of common elements prohibited. As long as the property is subject to the provisions of this Act the common elements shall, except as provided in Section 14 hereof, remain undivided, and no unit owner shall bring any actio…

(765 ILCS 605/9) (from Ch. 30, par. 309) Sec. 9. Sharing of expenses - Lien for nonpayment. (a) All common expenses incurred or accrued prior to the first conveyance of a unit shall be paid by the developer, and during this period no common expense assessment shall be payable to …

(765 ILCS 605/9.1) (from Ch. 30, par. 309.1) Sec. 9.1. (a) Other liens; attachment and satisfaction. Subsequent to the recording of the declaration, no liens of any nature shall be created or arise against any portion of the property except against an individual unit or units. No…

(765 ILCS 605/9.2) (from Ch. 30, par. 309.2) Sec. 9.2. Other remedies. (a) In the event of any default by any unit owner, his tenant, invitee or guest in the performance of his obligations under this Act or under the declaration, bylaws, or the rules and regulations of the board …

(765 ILCS 605/9.3) (from Ch. 30, par. 309.3) Sec. 9.3. Eminent domain proceedings; standing. The unit owners' association shall be named as defendant on behalf of all unit owners in any eminent domain proceeding to take or damage property which is a common element and which inclu…

(765 ILCS 605/9.4) (from Ch. 30, par. 309.4) Sec. 9.4. Eminent domain proceedings; notice. After receipt of summons in an action to take or damage a common element, the unit owners' association shall provide to the plaintiff a list of the unit owners, mortgagees and lienholders, …

(765 ILCS 605/9.5) Sec. 9.5. Successor developers. Any assignment of a developer's interest in the property is not effective until the successor: (i) obtains the assignment in writing; and (ii) records the assignment. (Source: P.A. 99-569, eff. 1-1-17.)

(765 ILCS 610/1) Sec. 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the Condominium Advisory Council Act. (Source: P.A. 95-129, eff. 8-13-07.)

(765 ILCS 610/10) Sec. 10. Condominium Advisory Council. (a) Subject to appropriation, the Condominium Advisory Council is created within the Department of Revenue. Subject to appropriation, the Department of Revenue shall provide administrative and financial support to the Counc…

(765 ILCS 610/15) Sec. 15. Council duties. The Council shall: (1) identify issues facing condominium owners, condominium associations, and other persons who have financial interests in condominiums; (2) study the Condominium Property Act and related Acts that affect condominium o…

(765 ILCS 610/20) Sec. 20. Dissolution of Council. The Council shall be dissolved 30 days after it reports its findings and recommendations to the Governor and General Assembly. (Source: P.A. 95-129, eff. 8-13-07.)

(765 ILCS 610/5) Sec. 5. Definitions. In this Act: "Condominium" refers to property described in the Condominium Property Act. "Council" means the Condominium Advisory Council. (Source: P.A. 95-129, eff. 8-13-07.)

(765 ILCS 610/99) Sec. 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon becoming law. (Source: P.A. 95-129, eff. 8-13-07.)

(765 ILCS 615/1) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2029) Sec. 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the Condominium and Common Interest Community Ombudsperson Act. (Source: P.A. 98-1135, eff. 1-1-17 (See Section 20 of P.A. 99-776 for effective date of P.A. 98-113…

(765 ILCS 615/10) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2029) Sec. 10. Findings. The General Assembly finds as follows: (1) Managing condominium property or common interest community property is a complex responsibility. Unit owners and persons charged with managing con…

(765 ILCS 615/15) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2029) Sec. 15. Definitions. As used in this Act: "Association" means a condominium association or common interest community association as defined in this Act. "Board of managers" or "board of directors" means: (1)…

(765 ILCS 615/20) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2029) Sec. 20. Office of the Condominium and Common Interest Community Ombudsperson. (a) There is created in the Division of Real Estate within the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, under the sup…

(765 ILCS 615/25) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2029) Sec. 25. Training and education. On or before July 1, 2017, the Ombudsperson shall offer training, outreach, and educational materials, and may arrange for the offering of courses to unit owners, associations…

(765 ILCS 615/30) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2029) Sec. 30. Website; toll-free number. (a) The Office shall maintain on the Department's website the following information: (1) the text of this Act, the Condominium Property Act, the Common Interest Community A…

(765 ILCS 615/35) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2029) Sec. 35. Written policy for resolving complaints. (a) Each association, except for those outlined in subsection (b) of this Section, shall adopt a written policy for resolving complaints made by unit owners. …

(765 ILCS 615/40) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2029) Sec. 40. Dispute resolution. (a) Beginning on July 1, 2020, and subject to appropriation, unit owners meeting the requirements of this Section may make a written request, as outlined in subsection (f) of this…

(765 ILCS 615/45) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2029) Sec. 45. Confidentiality. (a) All information collected by the Department in the course of addressing a request for assistance or for any other purpose pursuant to this Act shall be maintained for the confide…

(765 ILCS 615/5) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2029) Sec. 5. Applicability. This Act applies to all condominium associations governed by the Condominium Property Act and all common interest community associations governed by the Common Interest Community Associa…

(765 ILCS 615/50) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2029) Sec. 50. Reports. The Department shall submit an annual written report on the activities of the Office to the General Assembly. The Department shall submit the first report no later than July 1, 2018. Beginni…

(765 ILCS 615/55) Sec. 55. (Repealed). (Source: P.A. 98-1135, eff. 1-1-17 (See Section 20 of P.A. 99-776 for effective date of P.A. 98-1135). Repealed by P.A. 99-776, eff. 8-12-16.)

(765 ILCS 615/60) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2029) Sec. 60. Rules. The Department may, from time to time, adopt such rules as are necessary for the administration and enforcement of any provision of this Act. Any rule adopted under this Act is subject to the …

(765 ILCS 615/65) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2029) Sec. 65. State Lawsuit Immunity Act. Nothing in this Act shall be construed to constitute a waiver of the immunity of the State, Department, Division, Office, or Ombudsperson, or any officer, employee, or age…

(765 ILCS 615/70) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2029) Sec. 70. Repeal. This Act is repealed on January 1, 2029. (Source: P.A. 103-563, eff. 11-17-23; 104-377, eff. 8-15-25.)

(765 ILCS 615/75) Sec. 75. (Amendatory provisions; text omitted). (Source: P.A. 98-1135, eff. 7-1-16; text omitted.)

(765 ILCS 615/80) Sec. 80. (Amendatory provisions; text omitted). (Source: P.A. 98-1135, eff. 7-1-16; text omitted.)

(765 ILCS 615/999) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2029) Sec. 999. Effective date. This Act takes effect January 1, 2017. (Source: P.A. 98-1135, eff. 1-1-17 (See Section 20 of P.A. 99-776 for effective date of P.A. 98-1135); 99-776, eff. 8-12-16.)

(765 ILCS 705/0.01) (from Ch. 80, par. 90) Sec. 0.01. Short title. This Act may be cited as the Landlord and Tenant Act. (Source: P.A. 89-82, eff. 6-30-95.)

(765 ILCS 705/1) (from Ch. 80, par. 91) Sec. 1. Liability exemptions. (a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b), every covenant, agreement, or understanding in or in connection with or collateral to any lease of real property, exempting the lessor from liability for dama…