In January, Gov. Ryan signed into law Senate Bill 1046 amending the Condominium Property Act by replacing certain provisions of the Act pertaining to insurance for condominium associations and risk pooling trust funds for condominium associations or common interest community associations. Under the new law.

On November 21, 2001, the Illinois Supreme Court reversed the appellate court's affirmation of a motion to dismiss brought by condominium unit sellers.

On November 26, 2001, the Appellate Court of Illinois, Second District, reversed the decision of the trial court, holding that an estate of homestead is a defense to a condominium association's forcible entry and detainer action against a condominium owner who owes back assessments to the association.

In July, Gov. George H. Ryan signed legislation amending the Probate Act of 1975.

On July 17, 2001, the Illinois Department of Human Rights adopted amendments to section 2300 of the Illinois Administrative Code. 71 Ill Adm Code 2300.

Gov. Ryan recently approved legislation amending the requirements for creating a tenancy by the entirety.