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In accordance with Section 318.4(e) of the Illinois Condominium Property Act, if someone is believed to be in violation of any of the provisions of the Declaration and By-Laws or Rules and Regulations, a signed, written complaint must be submitted by an Owner, the managing agent, a resident or a member of the Board of Directors. A written complaint form prescribed by the Board shall be sent to the management firm or Board.

The person charged with the violation will be given written notice of the complaint, informing him of a time and place where the Board of Directors or its duly authorized committee will conduct a hearing to review the complaint. At that time, they will have the opportunity to defend themselves. All hearings will proceed with or without the presence of the accused Owner, so long as a notice has been sent in advance. The findings of the hearing will be submitted to the Board of Directors for disposition at its next regularly scheduled meeting.

If any resident is found guilty of a violation, the Board will notify the guilty party in writing and a fine may be charged to the assessment account of the Owner of the unit in which the guilty person resides and collected with the monthly assessments.

There will be a $50.00 fine for each violation, provided the Owner has not been fined for the same violation within the last year. If the Owner has been fined for the same violation within the last year, the fine will be $100.00. The Board has the discretion to alter this schedule and levy a fine to an amount it deems reasonable.

In the event of any violation of the Rules and Regulations, Declaration or By-Laws of the Association, the Board reserves the right to pursue any and all legal remedies to compel enforcement, legal and equitable. Any and all costs and attorneys' fees shall be assessed back to the account of the offending owner at the time they are incurred.