Keough & Moody, P.C. - Naperville, IL

Dedicated Community Association and Real Estate Counsel in Naperville

Navigating the legal intricacies of common interest community living requires specialized knowledge and seasoned guidance. When condominium boards, townhome trustees, or property managers need to hire an attorney in Naperville or throughout DuPage County, Keough & Moody, P.C. delivers unparalleled depth of experience. Established in 1993, the firm has spent more than three decades advising over 1,000 condominium, townhome, and homeowners associations across Illinois. With offices in Naperville and Chicago, the firm brings together more than a century of combined legal practice, helping volunteer boards manage community assets, comply with evolving state statutes, and resolve disputes cost-effectively.

Comprehensive Association Governance and Operations

Board members carry fiduciary obligations to manage common property responsibly and maintain financial solvency. If your association needs a lawyer to review vendor agreements or revise governing declarations, Keough & Moody, P.C. provides practical, prompt solutions.

• Declaration and Bylaw Amendments: Updating outdated condominium declarations, bylaws, and community rules to reflect modern Illinois statutes, leasing restrictions, and digital communication rules.
• Board Advisory and Parliamentary Procedure: Guiding boards of directors through contentious annual elections, open meeting requirements, member voting disputes, and fiduciary compliance under the Illinois Condominium Property Act and Common Interest Community Association Act.
• Contract Drafting and Vendor Negotiations: Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts with property management companies, construction contractors, insurance carriers, and maintenance providers.

Proactive Assessment Collections and Foreclosures

Delinquent assessments place an unfair burden on paying homeowners and endanger association reserves. Keough & Moody, P.C. is recognized throughout northern Illinois for its aggressive, systematic approach to debt recovery.

• Systematic Delinquency Management: Issuing formal statutory demand notices and initiating expedited forcible entry and detainer eviction proceedings to secure court judgments and regain property possession.
• Mortgage Foreclosures and Bankruptcy: Protecting association liens when unit owners enter mortgage foreclosure proceedings or seek bankruptcy protection under Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
• Post-Judgment Remedies: Enforcing judgments through wage garnishments, bank account freezes, and leasing possession rights to recover delinquent assessments and legal costs.

Covenant Enforcement and Real Estate Litigation

When informal remedies fail to resolve architectural violations, unauthorized modifications, or nuisance complaints, the firm provides courtroom-tested litigation services. From seeking emergency injunctive relief against dangerous conditions to prosecuting complex construction defect lawsuits against developers, the attorneys protect community rights with determination.

Collaborative Guidance and Client Consultations

Because community associations are not-for-profit entities run by resident volunteers, the firm structures its services with transparent billing, timely turnaround, and customized fee structures. If your board wants to find an attorney who truly understands community association governance, contact Keough & Moody, P.C. today to schedule a confidential initial consultation.