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Condominium and Cooperative Law in Illinois

Cooperatives and condominiums are instances of "common interest" communities.

This is a type of community in which the individual residents rent or own residential units in a building, or collection of buildings, but are collectively accountable for taking maintaining the common areas in their communities, such as lawns, gardens, swimming pools, and the like. This responsibility is typically taken care of by charging the residents a periodic maintenance fee, to pay for the upkeep of the common areas.

Just looking at the outside (or inside, for that matter) of a condo or cooperative community, you likely can't tell which it is.

This is due to the fact that there are no visual or physical characteristics that can distinguish one from the other. All the differences between them lie in the ownership arrangements that the residents have. With a condominium, the residents typically own their housing unit, and collectively own the land on which it sits. In a cooperative, the residents rent the units, and the land is owned by a single entity, either a corporation or other type of business association.

Laws and Regulations Concerning Common Interest Communities in Wheaton, Illinois

While there are a lot of Wheaton, Illinois laws that will affect the residents and owners of condominium and cooperative communities, there are few that are actually specific to such communities. Alternatively, they are mostly governed by laws of more general application, such as contract law, zoning laws, and landlord/tenant law.

The daily lives of residents, and what they are and aren't allowed to do in their residences, will be far more heavily impacted by rules and regulations that the homeowner's association, or the owner of the land, has imposed.

The land that common interest communities occupy is typically private property. Therefore, the owners of the property are free to make certain rules governing what is and isn't allowed on it. A good manager or owner will typically make every effort to strike a balance between residents' freedom to do what they want in their homes, and the rights of their neighbors to a safe, clean, and reasonably quiet living space.

Some rules set by property owners or managers may not be enforceable, however. For instance, in Wheaton, Illinois, any rule which purports to exclude residents based on race, color, national origin, or religion will not be legitimate. There are likely some others, as well.

Can a Wheaton, Illinois Attorney Help?

If you are involved in an argument with your neighbor, in conflict with a zoning regulation, or in a dispute with your landlord, a reliable Wheaton, Illinois real estate attorney can help you prevail.

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Life in Wheaton

Wheaton is an affluent city located in DuPage County, Illinois. It is very near Chicago (approximately 25 miles away) and located west of Lake Michigan.

Some of Wheaton's attractions include the Cosley Zoo, Arrowhead Golf Club, Cantigny Park and Golf Course, Danada Forest Preserve and Illinois Prairie Path. A very popular historic site includes Grand Theater, which was built in 1925 and is included in the National Register of Historic Places.

Wheaton is also home to many attorneys that practice in various legal fields. Also, being so near Chicago, Wheaton residents can take advantage of Chicago's top-notch legal force. Chicago is home to many top law firms with ivy-league educated attorneys who focus on providing excellent legal services.

All in all, Wheaton is a safe suburb that provides a community-like feel and a wonderful quality of life!

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