Legal Articles, Real Estate

Advice for Purchasing a Home and Other Real Estate

This article is designed to help non-lawyers understand how to have the best experience as a real estate purchaser, owner, seller and investor.

Case Comment: The Construction Lien Act and the Breach of Trust Claim

Part II of the Construction Lien Act, R.S.O. 1990, c C.30 (“CLA”), sets out the trust provisions and breach of trust claim, which is often overlooked.

Experts: You are Not a Hired Gun

This article discusses the role of experts, in particular engineers, in litigation.

Are Estimates Binding?

This article discusses estimates of fees and if they are binding for engineers, however apply to most construction professionals.

The Art of Getting Paid

This article explores good practices to avoid unpaid accounts and how to collect on unpaid accounts. It also covers legal options available to construction companies and professionals (specifically engineers), however could apply to many small to mid-sized firms.

Selling Chicagoland Real Estate – The Attorney Review Paragraph

Selling Chicagoland Real Estate – The Attorney Review Paragraph

Expiration of Illinois Eviction Judgments

Expiration of Illinois Eviction Judgments

A Word Caution for Illinois Landlords – “Actual Possession” Doesn’t Have its Common Sense Meaning in an Illinois Eviction

A Word Caution for Illinois Landlords – “Actual Possession” Doesn’t Have its Common Sense Meaning in an Illinois Eviction

USE OF EVICTIONS TO COLLECT AMOUNTS DUE ILLINOIS CONDOMINIUM OR TOWN HOME ASSOCIATIONS

USE OF EVICTIONS TO COLLECT AMOUNTS DUE ILLINOIS CONDOMINIUM OR TOWN HOME ASSOCIATIONS

Calling a Special Condominium Unit Owners' Meeting

Calling a Special Condominium Unit Owners' Meeting

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