The board of managers has a variety of rights and remedies available to it, at common law, under the Condominium Property Act, and according to the association's governing documents, against unit owners, tenants, invitees, and guests who default or violate the covenants or rules.

The remedies include an eviction action in forcible entry and detainer against the unit owner or a tenant. The board has a statutory right to recover attorneys' fees incurred due to a default, and the amount thereof is to be added to the unit owner's share of common expenses.

Enforcement actions can be complex and difficult lawsuits. The board must retain a competent attorney to prosecute enforcement matters.

 
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