Evanston, Ill., City Code tit. 5 (2026) § 5-4-2-4
CONTENTS OF DECLARATION (Evanston Housing Regulations)
Operative Text
The declaration for a condominium must contain: (A) The name of the condominium, which must include the word "condominium" or be followed by the words "condominium." (B) The provisions required by the Illinois Condominium Property Act. (C) An allocation to each unit of a portion of the votes in the Association and a percentage of the common expenses of the Association, both of which shall be in the same ratio as the percentage of ownership in the common elements of the condominium.
Section 5-4-2-4 of the Evanston City Code establishes what a condominium declaration must include at minimum. The declaration must identify the property with a name containing the word 'condominium,' incorporate all provisions required by the Illinois Condominium Property Act, and assign each unit a proportional share of voting rights and common expenses that matches that unit's ownership percentage in the common elements. These requirements ensure that governance and financial responsibilities within a condominium association are distributed in a transparent, proportional manner.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Developers and property managers establishing a condominium in Evanston must ensure the declaration filed under § 5-4-2-4 satisfies all three content requirements: a compliant name, incorporation of Illinois Condominium Property Act provisions, and a clearly documented allocation table tying each unit's voting rights and common expense share to its ownership percentage in the common elements. Compliant operators typically work with legal counsel experienced in Illinois condominium law to draft or review the declaration before recording. Keeping the allocation ratios consistent across voting, expenses, and ownership interest is a key element of a declaration that meets § 5-4-2-4's standards.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Prospective condominium buyers and current unit owners in Evanston can look to § 5-4-2-4 to understand what a properly formed declaration must contain, including a proportional allocation of voting rights and common expenses tied to each unit's ownership share. If a declaration appears to be missing required elements or contains allocations that seem inconsistent with ownership percentages, unit owners may have grounds to raise that issue within the association or through appropriate legal channels. Tenant-rights organizations and Illinois condominium law resources can help individuals understand how § 5-4-2-4 interacts with their rights as unit owners or residents.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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