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Illinois HOA Fine Laws
Last reviewed 2025 · 765 ILCS 160 (CICAA)
Hearing requiredPer CC&RsPer CC&Rs
Fine Cap
No statewide cap
No statewide cap — fine limits set by declaration and bylaws
Notice Period
Per CC&Rs
Notice period set by declaration or bylaws; 10-30 days is common
Hearing Rights
Hearing required before fine
Common Interest Community Association Act (CICAA) requires a reasonable opportunity to cure before fines; board must follow its bylaws
Key rules for Illinois HOAs
- Governed by Illinois Common Interest Community Association Act (CICAA)
- Board must follow its declaration and bylaws for fines
- Reasonable opportunity to cure must be provided before a fine
- Condominium associations governed separately by 765 ILCS 605
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