What the law says in Illinois
Parking rules are set by the CC&Rs and board-adopted rules. The board's authority to regulate vehicles depends on whether the streets are private (broad authority) or dedicated to the municipality (limited authority). Towing requires statutory notice in most states.
Controlling statute: Illinois Common Interest Community Association Act, 765 ILCS 160
Read the statuteCommon parking clauses in IL HOAs
Most CC&Rs in Illinois include some combination of these provisions. Yours may be stricter or weaker — read your governing documents to be sure.
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Prohibition on parking commercial vehicles, RVs, boats, or trailers in driveways or on streets.
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Limits on the number of vehicles per unit and overnight street-parking bans.
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Permit or decal requirements for residents and time-limited guest passes.
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Inoperable, unregistered, or vehicles on blocks must be removed within a set period.
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Tow authority after written notice, with the owner responsible for tow and storage fees.
Questions Illinois homeowners ask
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How long can guests park overnight in the community?
Can the HOA tow my car from in front of my own home?
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