Category: General

Illinois SB3527: What Condo Boards Need To Know About Assessment Collection Policies

Condominium Associations
Illinois condominium and community association boards should begin preparing now for a major change to assessment collection practice. SB3527, identified by the Illinois General Assembly as the “CONDO COLLECTION POLICIES”...

Illinois Tax Sale Reform Could Create New Recovery Rights For Former Cook County Property Owners

General
Illinois lawmakers are considering major changes to the way tax sales and tax deed proceedings work in Cook County and throughout Illinois. The proposed reform, currently associated with SB3940, appears designed to address...

What Does Chicago’s 606 District TOPA Ordinance Mean for My Deal?

General
If you are a realtor, investor, or property owner selling tenant-occupied property near Chicago’s 606 trail, you may have recently heard someone mention “TOPA,” the “Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Ordinance,” or the...

What Should A Contractor Do If They Are Not Getting Paid?

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For many contractors and subcontractors, not getting paid is more than frustrating. It can threaten your entire business. You bought materials. You paid workers. You showed up and worked hard on the project. Now the owner or...

Can Anonymous Online Posters Be Identified In Illinois?

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The internet often feels anonymous. Whether it is a fake Yelp review, an anonymous social media account, a harassment campaign, or someone spreading false information online, many people assume there is nothing they can...