Brook Est Condo

Key facts from Brook Est Condo's documents

Reflects the 2015 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Condominium

Legal name

The Brooke Estates Condominium Association

Governing law

Illinois Condominium Property Act (765 ILCS 605/27) (Recitals, Section 1.01)

Special assessments

May be levied by Board; also for acquisition of Units under right of first refusal (assessed against Unit Owners in proportion to undivided interests). (Sections 12.05, 7.01(l))

Collections & liens

Assessments create a lien on each Unit Ownership; Association may perfect and foreclose lien as provided in Section 9 of the Condominium Property Act. (Sections 12.01, 12.09)

Reserves & fees

Capital reserves mentioned; Reserves defined separately maintained by Board for purposes specified by Board or Condominium Instruments. (Sections 12.06, 1.22)

Pets

Yes, but only cats and other household pets (other than dogs); no poisonous snakes, pot-bellied pigs, or species not conducive to condominium living; no commercial raising; Board may adopt rules and order removal of nuisance pets. (Section 9.10)

Leasing & rentals

Yes, but subject to Board's right of first refusal and restrictions: Unit Owner may not rent more than one Unit at a time (exceptions for immediate family and current owners of two units as of Jan 16, 1997); no Unit Owner may lease more tha (Section 7.01(a))

Parking & vehicles

Parking spaces are Limited Common Elements assigned exclusively to particular Units; transfer permitted in accordance with Act and Association rules. (Section 9.16)

Architectural approval

Prior written consent of Board required for any addition, alteration, or improvement to Common Elements, or to Unit/Limited Common Elements that alters structure, increases insurance cost, or is visible from outside Unit. (Section 9.04(b))

Home business

Permitted only as incidental personal professional activities; no general business or commercial use. (Sections 9.06, 9.18)

Maintenance

Association responsible for maintenance, repair, replacement of Common Elements (including exterior, landscaping, etc.) as Common Expenses. Unit Owner responsible for all maintenance, repair, replacement within Unit. (Sections 9.01, 9.02)

Insurance

Board shall obtain fire and hazard insurance on Condominium Property for full insurable replacement cost; also liability insurance ($1,000,000 limit), worker's compensation, employer's liability, fidelity bonds, D&O insurance. (Sections 11.01, 11.03)

Use restrictions

Each Unit shall be used only as a residence, provided that Residents may maintain personal professional library, keep business records, and handle business calls/correspondence. (Sections 9.06, 9.18)

Voting & meetings

Each Voting Member has one vote per Unit Ownership; proxies allowed; contract purchasers may vote unless seller retains right in writing. (Section 10.04, 10.02(b))

Amendments

Board may amend Declaration by two-thirds (2/3) majority vote to conform with Act and correct errors/omissions (per Section 27(B) of Act). Purchase options require 66-2/3% Unit Owner consent. (Recitals, Section 7.01(h))

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