Hansen v. Orth

Plaintiffs and defendants are neighbors and home owners in Graymoor, a planned community in Olympia Fields, Illinois. A certain ambiance is cultivated. There are no streetlights, curbs, or sidewalks. Property in the community is subject to a recorded declaration of protective covenants, conditions, and restrictions. Two of the covenants are relevant to this lawsuit. A building approval covenant prohibits construction on, or alteration of the exterior of property without approval of the architectural control committee of the Graymoor Land Owners Association board of directors. However, the…