My landlord will not fix a blind in my studio apartment. Do I have any rights to get this fixed for privacy and sleeping issues?
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Answered on February 02, 2013
If your unit is covered by the Chicago Residential Landlord and Tenant Ordinance you have the right to give your landlord 14 days' written notice...
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What is a villages' responsibility for sewage cleanup of a business if a backup occurs while they are cleaning out the main line
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Answered on January 30, 2013
"Tort immunity" is an ancient concept that said that the "soverign" can't be sued, no matter what, without its consent. It was carried forward into...
What happens when the 20% of an 80/20 loan is charged off, and the 80% lender is willing to short sale investment property?
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Answered on January 30, 2013
To me your question is confusing. A "short sale" is the sale of property for less than the balance due on the outstanding mortgage(s). Each lender...
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I am 1/4 owner of home in a land trust. Could l legally stay at home while I am in town, to avoid hotel bills?
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Answered on January 30, 2013
Depending on how beneficiaries are named, you may have just as much right to occupy the home as the other beneficiaries do, so it really comes down...
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Hello. I am trying to understand how much leverage a borrower/owner who is in foreclosure truly has
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Answered on January 30, 2013
I agree with the other responders and you really need to sit with an attorney. As only one reason, depending on the loan modification program you...
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How do I deal with City of Chicago violations
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Answered on January 30, 2013
From personal experience I can tell you the City is in a huge pickle with abandoned properties, both buildings and vacant lots. While buildings are...
Do you have to Ammend your Articles of Incorporation every time you change Board Members?
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Answered on January 30, 2013
Real simple. No. As the others have stated, your annual report will reflect any changes during the year up to the report due date. What is...
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Can I still claim my real estate taxes?
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Answered on January 27, 2013
If you were paying into a tax escrow with your mortgage payment, the county records will only show payment by the lender. What you should have...
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I need to transfer property I own to my uncle who lives in Pakistan. I need some help please.
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Answered on January 27, 2013
1. Why are you traveling there? His signature is not needed if you own the property. All you really need is his written consent to take title to...
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If my property is in a trust, where I am the only tree, can my spouse run for the HOA. They have told me no, but will elaborate.
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Answered on January 25, 2013
The Illinois Condominium Property Act requires that the board be composed of "unit owners" and the definition of "unit owners" is the owner of "fee...
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