Illinois § 18.9
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 18.9, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18.9.
Common elements; rights of board. (a) Any provision in a condominium instrument is void as against public policy and ineffective if it limits or restricts the rights of the board of managers by: (1) requiring the prior consent of the unit owners in order for the board of managers to take any action, including the institution of any action in court or a demand for a trial by jury; or (2) notwithstanding Section 32 of this Act, requiring the board of managers to arbitrate or mediate a dispute with any one or more of all of the declarants under the condominium instruments or the developer or any person not then a unit owner prior to the institution of any action by the board of managers or a demand for a trial by jury. (b) A provision in a declaration which would otherwise be void and ineffective under this Section may be enforced if it is approved by a vote of not less than 75% of the unit owners at any time after the election of the first unit owner board of managers. (Source: P.A. 98-1068, eff. 1-1-15; 99-78, eff. 7-20-15.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 18.9
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 18.9 cover?
Section 18.9 is part of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the codified statutory law of Illinois. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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