Can condominium and homeowners' association disputes be mediated in Illinois?

Yes. Disputes involving condominium associations and homeowners' associations — such as disagreements over assessments, the interpretation and enforcement of governing documents, maintenance and repair responsibilities, board governance, or conflicts between the association and individual owners — are commonly mediated. In Illinois, condominium matters are governed by the Illinois Condominium Property Act, and association disputes often benefit from mediation because the parties must continue to coexist in the same community after the dispute is over. A negotiated resolution that both the association and the owner helped craft is far more sustainable than an adversarial outcome, and it avoids the cost that litigation imposes on an association and, ultimately, its members.