Oak Land Hills Homeowners Association

Key facts from Oak Land Hills Homeowners Association's documents

Reflects the 1998 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Homeowners Association (HOA) (Article I Section 1 defines Association )

Governing law

Illinois Not-for-Profit Corporation Act (reference in Article IX Section 3); Illinois Revised Statutes Chapter 48, Section 138.5 (Workmen's Compensation) referenced in Article III Section 2(g); 765 ILCS 165/20 referenced in 2023 Energy Poli (Article III Sec2(g); Article IX Sec3; 20)

Assessments & dues

Maximum $100 per lot until January 1 of the year following first lot conveyance. Thereafter increases by CPI or by vote of majority of each class. (Article III Section 3(a)-(c))

Special assessments

Allowed for capital improvements on common areas or public portions; must be approved by three-fifths (3/5) of each class of members. (Article III Section 4)

Collections & liens

Annual and special assessments, with interest, costs, and attorney's fees, constitute a lien on the lot and a personal obligation of the owner at the time due. Association may foreclose the lien or sue personally. Lien subordinate to first (Article III Sections 1, 8, 9)

Reserves & fees

9% simple interest per year on delinquent assessments from due date. (Article III Section 8)

Pets

Dogs, cats, and other household pets may be kept subject to Association rules; not for commercial purposes; housed inside dwelling or garage. (Article VII Section 6)

Leasing & rentals

Not explicitly addressed in the declaration. (N/A)

Parking & vehicles

No truck, van, trailer or commercial vehicle may be kept, parked or stored upon a lot except in garage, except service vehicles while providing services. Pickup trucks, panel trucks, vans may be parked in driveway behind residence building (Article VII Section 18)

Fences

No fence, hedge, wall, or dividing instrumentality constructed or maintained unless approved by Architectural Committee (original). Amended in 2023 to allow invisible underground pet containment systems and pool fences as required by county (Article VII Section 8 (original and 2023)

Architectural approval

Yes, for any construction, alteration, addition, improvement, or change that affects exterior appearance. Also for fences, signs, satellite dishes, solar panels, etc. (Article V Section A Sections 1-3, Sectio)

Solar & roof

Solar panels allowed only as part of initial construction with prior written approval of Architectural Control Committee (original). 2023 Energy Policy: solar panels allowed, must submit proposal to ARC and Board, must be on rooftop (rear p (Article VII Section 14 (original and 202)

Home business

No business of any kind except declarant's development business and business conducted by residents provided no customers, clients, business associates, or invitees are present at the residence. (Article VII Section 2)

Signs & flags

No sign displayed to public view without written consent of Architectural Committee, except customary name/address signs and lawn signs not exceeding 5 square feet for property sale. (Article VII Section 4)

Setbacks / home size

Setback lines must be shown on plot plans submitted for approval; specific distances not given in declaration except that no shrubs, bushes, etc. over 5 ft above grade may be planted within 5 ft of lot boundary (amended Section 25). (Article V Section A Section 2(d); Articl)

Maintenance

Owner responsibility (implied by general maintenance obligation). (Article VIII Section 1)

Insurance

Association shall carry fire insurance on common areas (if any) with extended coverage; liability insurance; worker's compensation insurance; fidelity bond. (Article III Section 2(e)-(h))

Use restrictions

Each lot shall be used for residential purposes only. (Article VII Section 1)

Voting & meetings

One vote per lot for Class A members; Class B (declarant) multiple votes until conversion. Each lot owner has one vote regardless of number of co-owners. (Article II Sections 1-2)

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