HOA Reviews in Illinois
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HOAs in Illinois
Westward360
Chicago, Illinois
Dealing with Westward360 over a family condo was a months-long headache.
Dealing with Westward360 over a family condo was a months-long headache. They put a $775 charge on the unit that I never got a clear explanation for, and when I emailed to dispute it, I got nothing back. Eleven months of follow-ups, and about the only time anyone answered was when they wanted money. If you're buying into a building they manage, get every fee in writing up front and don't count on a fast answer when something's actually wrong.
Praire Point Townhomes of Woodstock
Woodstock, Illinois
All the HOA does the plow the snow and mow the grass.
All the HOA does the plow the snow and mow the grass. $185 a month and I haven't seen them fix any siding or roofing. Also, why am I paying for mowing when the land isn't even ours? The bylaws state you have two parking spots, one in your garage and one in front of your garage. My neighbors park two sometimes three cars in front of the garage making it impossible for me to back out of my space. I let the HOA know and they ignored it. I can't even go to an HOA meeting because they are scheduled at 5 PM during the week and I work til 6:30 PM. I requested to send someone on my behalf with a written signed request that they could speak on my behalf and they declined. In the winter, they plow but don't let you know when so you can move your car. They have plowed cars in with snow. When the snow melts it turns into a thich sheet of ice. I requested they salt more and they refused so I had to start salting myself. What am I even paying for?!
These idiots wasted money painting all the rear decks pink and then repainting...
These idiots wasted money painting all the rear decks pink and then repainting them after everyone complained. Then they wasted money installing ugly gutters over the front porch awnings. The result?? After 20 years of collecting assessments, they had saved up NOTHING for the new roofs and required a special assessment of $14K from everyone. Absolute idiots.
Empire Property Management
South Elgin, Illinois
Empire Property Mgmt absconded with Millions of our funds over many years-then disappeared!
Empire Property Mgmt absconded with Millions of our funds over many years-then disappeared! Don’t let that be you!! The owner is Francine Poole. She is a part of that same Empire Realty too! Say “NO” to the thieves. Even opened an office in Cheyenne, WYOMING! Do not fall prey.
FAQ
Illinois HOA Questions
Q1:What statute governs Illinois HOAs?
Illinois has the Common Interest Community Association Act (765 ILCS 160), which applies to most planned community HOAs, and the Illinois Condominium Property Act (765 ILCS 605) for condominiums.
Q2:Can an Illinois HOA evict a homeowner?
No. HOAs cannot evict owners since they own their property. However, an HOA can pursue fines, liens, and ultimately foreclosure for failure to pay assessments or persistent rule violations.
Q3:Are Illinois HOA board meetings required to be open to all owners?
Yes. Under the Common Interest Community Association Act, Illinois HOA board meetings must be open to all members, with limited exceptions for executive sessions.