Williamsburg Village Owners' Ass'n v. Lauder Associates

On December 2, 1989, plaintiff, Williamsburg Village Owners’ Association, Inc., brought a forcible entry and detainer action against defendants, Lauder Associates, seeking possession of certain commercial condominium property and recovery of $8,385.72 of unpaid assessments for common element expenses from January 1, 1986, through October 31, 1987.

Following a trial in the circuit court of Cook County, the court entered an ex parte default judgment against defendants. The court awarded damages of $7,869, attorney fees of $585, and possession of the office condominium to plaintiff. Pursuant to…