Beekman Association

Key facts from Beekman Association's documents

Reflects the 2013 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Covenant / Planned Community

Legal name

Beekman Place Townhouses

Units / lots

Not given as a fixed number; 'Townhouse Owner's Share' is defined as 100% divided by total number of Townhouses in the Development (Section 1(u)) (Page 7, Section 1(u): '100% divided by t)

Governing law

Illinois Common Interest Community Act (765 ILCS 160/1-60(a)) (Page 5, Preamble: 'pursuant to its autho)

Assessments & dues

Board determines assessments based on annual budget; each Townhouse pays equal share (except as otherwise provided), defined as 'Townhouse Owner's Share' (100%/total number of Townhouses) (Page 7, Section 1(u); Page 10, Section 9)

Special assessments

Board may levy special assessments as provided in Bylaws; implied by Section 18(i): 'special assessments upon the respective Townhouse Owners' (Page 18, Section 18(i): 'special assessm)

Collections & liens

Unpaid assessments constitute a lien on the Townhouse, subordinate to prior recorded first mortgage except for post-possession assessments (Section 9). Lien may be foreclosed as provided in the Declaration (Section 13, 20). (Page 10, Section 9; Page 13, Section 13()

Reserves & fees

Defined in Section 1(r): 'Reserves' means sums paid by unit owners separately maintained for purposes specified in declaration and bylaws. (Page 7, Section 1(r): 'Reserves' means t)

Pets

Allowed: dogs, cats, small birds, fish, other commonly kept household pets, subject to restrictions (Section 19(h)). (Page 20, Section 19(h): 'No animals shal)

Leasing & rentals

Yes, subject to restrictions (Section 18(b)). Townhouse Owner may lease only in compliance with paragraphs; lease must be approved by Board. (Page 15, Section 18(b): 'A Townhouse Own)

Parking & vehicles

Not specifically mentioned; implied prohibition unless stored inside garage? Section 19(e) broadly restricts non-passenger vehicles.

Fences

Association responsible for maintenance of fence walls between patios and in courtyards (Section 14(b)(iii)). No rule about owner-installed fences. (Page 14, Section 14(b)(iii): 'Provide ma)

Home business

Permitted: personal professional library, personal business records, telephone calls, correspondence (Section 19(a)). Not a violation if customarily incident to residential use. (Page 19, Section 19(a): 'maintaining his)

Signs & flags

Board may not prohibit display of American flag or military flag; reasonable rules allowed (Section 19(r)). Definition of American flag and military flag provided. (Page 22, Section 19(r): 'Board may not p)

Maintenance

Association responsible for maintenance, repair and replacement of roof of each Townhouse (Section 14(b)(i)). (Page 14, Section 14(b)(i): 'Provide... m)

Insurance

Board shall obtain all-risk replacement cost insurance for Common Area, comprehensive public liability insurance, directors and officers liability (Section 12(a)). May also obtain master policy for Townhouses (Section 12(b)). (Page 10-12, Section 12)

Use restrictions

Each Townhouse shall be used only as a residence for a single family; no part of Development used for other than housing and related purposes (Section 19(a)). (Page 19, Section 19(a): 'Each Townhouse )

Voting & meetings

Each Townhouse Owner has voting rights as provided in the Bylaws; majority defined as more than 50% in aggregate interest of undivided ownership of common elements (Section 1(l)) (Page 6, Section 1(l): 'Majority... means)

Extracted from the recorded governing documents and cited to them; may be incomplete and is not legal advice — verify against the official documents below.