Evanston, Ill., City Code tit. 5 (2026) § 5-4-5-2
PAYMENT OF ASSESSMENTS (Evanston Housing Regulations)
Operative Text
The declarant shall be required to pay all assessments on condominium units which he/she owns pursuant to the Illinois Condominium Property Act.
Section 5-4-5-2 of the Evanston City Code establishes that a declarant — the developer or original creator of a condominium property — is financially responsible for paying all assessments on any condominium units they continue to own. This obligation runs alongside the requirements of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. The rule ensures that unsold or retained units are not exempt from the assessment obligations that apply to all other unit owners.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Evanston City Code § 5-4-5-2, a declarant who retains ownership of one or more condominium units after establishing the condominium is generally expected to pay all assessments on those units in the same manner as any other unit owner. Compliant operators typically track which units remain in declarant ownership and ensure those units' assessments are paid on schedule to the condominium association. Failure to do so may expose the declarant to the same remedies available against any non-paying unit owner under the Illinois Condominium Property Act.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 5-4-5-2 of the Evanston City Code may be relevant to residents in condominium buildings where the original declarant still holds units, since it confirms the declarant shares the same assessment obligations as other owners. If a condominium association is experiencing funding shortfalls that affect building services or maintenance, residents may want to review whether declarant-owned units are current on assessments. Tenant-rights organizations or a housing attorney familiar with Illinois condominium law can help explain how this provision interacts with residents' rights in a particular building.
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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