What to do if my condo association took possession, changed my locks and now I cannot get my possessions?

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What to do if my condo association took possession, changed my locks and now I cannot get my possessions?

I own a condo and was recently served papers for non-payment of association fees. The possession went through 3 months go. I have yet to have the sheriff evict me but the condo association changed the locks without my permission. I want to take my possessions out of the condo however I no longer have the keys. What can I do? Should I call the police? I want to take my appliances and the condo management says I must have the reciepts for the property. It is still my condo?

Asked on July 16, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Illinois

Answers:

Terence Fenelon / Law Offices of Terence Fenelon

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

Iy is your condo until title legally changes pursuant to a court order.  If you were served with documents, they should have had a case number of a proceeding pending in the county of your residence.  I would advise to quickly check out the court file to determine the evtent of the relief granted to the assocaition and, if appropriate, file a motion for the return of your possession.  You will have to prove ownership.  Many times, condo and the deeds include persoonel property such as stove, fefridgerators, etc.  If the appliances were in the unit when you bought it, they will probably revert to the association.


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