Read your governing documents to establish the process required in order to pursue a delinquent owner for past due assessments. So long as the owner retains title to the unit, the board is required to collect the debt, regardless of the owner's physical location.
Your attorney can help you answer this question, since it requires a legal answer.
Yes.You can request the status of the association from the Secretary of State where the association is located.
Absolutely, yes. The association may be incorporated as a profit, not for profit, or an unincorporated association.
Typically, yes, if it is a bona fide lien due to not paying your assessments or for a fine as a result of non-compliance with house rules. Note that laws vary from state to state, so it is a good idea to talk with an association-savvy attorney in your area for more info on your state's laws. Try to work out a payment plan with the condo association if you are in financial trouble. Your mortgage company might also be able to help. Note, however, that they may declare your loan in default for not paying your assessments.
State Farm, Progressive and Geico are some well known companies that offer condo association insurance policies. There are local and lesser known companies such as Melendez Insurance that offer condo association insurance policies also.
Only if the Condo Association allows it. It could otherwise fine you.
Yes.
no but trying to If a condo owner falls more than 90 days in arrears of association, the right to use common areas can be suspended by the association until such dues are paid.
Fiile a noise complaint with the Condo association and if that doesn't work, the local police department.Added: Loud noises from whom or what? The Condo Association MAY have control over some annoyances but for others you may need the police (as advised above). Speak to your Condo Board of DIrectors to see if they can assist you.
Yes. Your association counsel can guide you as to which documents must be filed and where each should be deposited.
Some condo association management companies in Chicago include Root Reality, Inc and SGJ Property Management. You can learn more about these companies online at their respective websites.
This sounds like a situation for the police.