The ICPA requires that all Chicago condo boards elect a minimum of three managers to serve on their association board. This must include a president, who leads meetings and membership; a secretary, who manages board minutes; and a treasurer, who tracks the associations' finances.
Most homeowners associations are governed by either the Illinois inium Property Act or the Illinois Common Interest Community Association Act.
Homeowners can file a complaint against an HOA by contacting the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. The state offers a dispute resolution service for certain issues, or legal action can be taken.
Iniums associations are considered corporations in the eyes of the IRS. As such, they are required to file an annual tax return (either an 1120 or 1120-H). Condo associations showing taxable income on their federal returns are also required to file an IL-1120 with the state of Illinois.
Most governing bodies also don't take complaints unless they are specific to their jurisdiction or have evidence to back up their claims. If a homeowner suspects their HOA is doing something illegal, it is best to report it to local authorities. Other than that, homeowners may need to seek advice from a lawyer.
Inium associations in Chicago are primarily regulated by state law, specifically the Illinois inium Property Act (ICPA). This act governs the creation, management and dissolution of iniums in Chicago and throughout Illinois.
Whereas single-family homes are governed by a homeowners association, a inium development is governed by a COA. What is COA? Simply put, COA means inium owners association. This COA and its member homeowners work together to maintain the value of the units and shared common elements.