Cameo Towers Condominium Association

What Cameo Towers Condominium Association's governing documents say

Cameo Towers is a condominium community in Elmwood Park, IL — you own your individual unit and share ownership of the building's common elements, which the association maintains. This is a full set of Rules and Regulations that bind all unit owners and residents. The key things to know involve rules about pets, leasing, noise, parking, and use of common amenities like the pool and hospitality room.

• Unit alterations & remodeling: Any remodeling beyond simple painting requires written Board approval, a $300 deposit, and advance notice (5 business days for minor work, 30 days for structural changes). Work is limited to Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–4:30 PM and Saturday 9:00 AM–noon. A certificate of insurance naming the Association as additional insured must be provided. Violations may be fined up to $100 per day.
• Pets: No more than two household pets (dog, cat, bird, fish, or similar) per unit, and none may weigh over 15 pounds. Pets must be carried in common areas (not walked on the floor), and all waste must be cleaned up immediately. Violations result in a $100 fine and may lead to permanent removal of the pet.
• Leasing & rentals: Leases must comply with Declaration/Bylaws (minimum term not stated in this excerpt, but requires Crime Free Lease Rider and Addendum). Non-resident owners must provide contact info, and the Association has a right of first refusal on unit sales. Open-house showings are prohibited (fine $500). Certain rules apply to tenant lock-out fees and conduct.
• Noise, flooring & occupancy: Flooring must include sound-dampening materials, and hard-surface flooring requires advance approval. Maximum occupancy limits: efficiency unit 2 persons, 1-bedroom 3 persons, 2-bedroom/penthouse 4 persons. Live Christmas trees/wreaths prohibited. Smoking prohibited in common elements and within 15 feet of entrances.
• Parking & vehicles: Only authorized vehicles (passenger cars, lightweight RVs, motorcycles) may be parked in Association spaces. No commercial vehicles, trailers, watercraft, or abandoned vehicles. No repairs or oil changes allowed in common areas. Vehicles must be registered with management. Speed limit 5 MPH in garage; headlights required.
• Swimming pool: Pool open Memorial Day to Labor Day, daily 10:00 AM–7:30 PM (deck until 10:00 PM). No lifeguard on duty. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. No glass, alcohol, or smoking in pool area. Guests limited to 2 per unit resident (over 16). Entry requires a FOB; no rental or cooking allowed.
• Hospitality room: Available by reservation for unit owners and tenants. Requires a refundable $300 deposit and a user fee (doubled if alcohol is served, plus a $125 security guard fee). No more than 80 guests; no live bands or DJs. Room not available on major holidays. Clean-up and damage costs charged to reserving owner/tenant.
• Assessments & fines: Monthly assessments due on the 1st; a $25 late fee applied after the 15th. Returned checks incur a $25 fee. Delinquent accounts may be turned over for collection, with all costs charged to the owner. Fines for specific violations (e.g., false fire alarm $100 first, $250 subsequent; loitering $25 first, $50 subsequent; pool after hours $100 minimum).

Plain-language summary generated from the governing documents on file for this community. It may be incomplete and is not legal advice — read the full documents below or consult the official recorded versions.