The Native Homeowner's Landscaping Act prohibits community associations from imposing blanket bans on the planting of Illinois native species. This includes trees, shrubs, grasses, and flowers indigenous to Illinois before European settlement.
To legally establish an HOA in Illinois, the organization must submit Articles of Incorporation to the Illinois Secretary of State. The Illinois General Not For Profit Corporation Act of 1986 governs nonprofit corporations.
Milkweed. The plants commonly known as "milkweed" (genus Asclepias spp.) in Illinois, were designated the official State Wildflower in 2017. These plants are important nectar sources for pollinators and are vital to the larval stage of the monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus).
Once you buy a home that's part of an HOA, you automatically become a member of the HOA. HOA rules are legally binding, and you must adhere to all rules and regulations in the governing document. Yes, there are bylaws that you may not like, but there are no HOA loopholes.
Right to cultivate vegetable gardens. Notwithstanding any other law, any person may cultivate vegetable gardens on their own property, or on the private property of another with the permission of the owner, in any county, municipality, or other political subdivision of this state.
Plants regulated by the Illinois Exotic Act: Japanese honeysuckle, multiflora rose, purple loosestrife, common buckthorn, glossy buckthorn, saw-toothed buckthorn, dahurian buckthorn, Japanese buckthorn, Chinese buckthorn, kudzu, exotic bush honeysuckles, exotic olives, salt cedar, poison hemlock, giant hogweed, ...
No, there is not a way to ``leave the HOA'' without moving. The HOA covenants are tied to the property permanently.
Fines may be given to homeowners for violations of the community regulations. The board must provide written notice and a reasonable opportunity for the homeowner to state their case before enforcing any fines. The HOA can place liens on property in the event of account delinquency.
The best way to strategize on short-term rental restrictions is to speak to a board member. At the same time, you can consult the CC&Rs' (Covenants, conditions, and restrictions) advice. Knowing the potential risks of getting around HOA's restrictions is important. And we highly recommend doing it the legal way.