Do I need approval from my Chicago condo board before renovating?
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Short answer
Yes on nearly every project. Illinois Condominium Property Act (765 ILCS 605) plus the building's declaration and by-laws specify alteration rules. Board approval precedes CDOB filing. Typical requirements: insurance certificates, scope drawings, proof of BACP license, hours-of-work acknowledgment, elevator-protection plan, and a construction escrow. Lakeview and Gold Coast high-rises enforce these strictly.
In detail
Yes on nearly every project. Illinois Condominium Property Act (765 ILCS 605) plus the building's declaration and by-laws specify alteration rules. Board approval precedes CDOB filing. Typical requirements: insurance certificates, scope drawings, proof of BACP license, hours-of-work acknowledgment, elevator-protection plan, and a construction escrow. Lakeview and Gold Coast high-rises enforce these strictly.
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