Questions answered by Neil Michael Popowitz

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What can I do about it? who should pay to fix this problem?

Neil's answer | Answered on February 09, 2016

First off, I'm not sure why this is your problem. I assume you are helping out a client, but nothing you've stated here suggests you are...

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Can I challenge this in court and have a good chance for a favorable outcome?

Neil's answer | Answered on February 09, 2016

Certainly, based on the information you've provided here, it "sounds" like you've got a good argument, but as noted by my colleagues, there is no...

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Does the state of Illinois have an equivalent statute to California's Business & Professional Code?

Neil's answer | Answered on February 08, 2016

California's B&P Code includes nearly 26,000 statutes. I would imagine that a goodly number of them have rough equivalents in Illinois statutory...

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We gave a family member a license to pass through our property, we now see a need to place gate. We have went ahead and bought t

Neil's answer | Answered on February 07, 2016

You use the term 'license' which has a very different meaning from the term 'easement.' Even if it were an easement, there would have to be a good...

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What is the process to claim an easement issue with title insurance?

Neil's answer | Answered on February 07, 2016

There is no particular process, just write a letter to the title insurance company laying out your claim. However, be advised that there is a good...

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Can my business partner's bankruptcy hold off a foreclosure of a development loan on our project if property is in my name only?

Neil's answer | Answered on February 05, 2016

I assume that the property is collateral for the loan and that the note is otherwise not faulty. The bankruptcy will only briefly hold off a...

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Will a Probate hearing be necessary to be deeded the property or is he entitled to the property via natural cessation.

Neil's answer | Answered on February 02, 2016

The short answer is yes, it will. If a person is intestate, they are on the "government plan" and that means probate.

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Restrictions on ownership of a U.S. company by a foreign company?

Neil's answer | Answered on January 27, 2016

US companies that are at least 25% owned by non-US shareholders and foreign companies that are engaged in a US trade or business must disclose...

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Do I have financial recourse against the city if something happens to my home? What actions should I take to preserve my rights

Neil's answer | Answered on January 26, 2016

If the seawall is owned by the City or is the responsibility of the City to maintain, then the City should be responsible for any damage caused to...

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Fire Alarm permit for self employed home business

Neil's answer | Answered on January 20, 2016

If you have a fire alarm then you need a permit, regardless of the fact that you are running a business. Since you live in an apartment, if the...

Neil Michael Popowitz's Answers (123)

What can I do about it? who should pay to fix this problem?

Can I challenge this in court and have a good chance for a favorable outcome?

Does the state of Illinois have an equivalent statute to California's Business & Professional Code?

We gave a family member a license to pass through our property, we now see a need to place gate. We have went ahead and bought t

What is the process to claim an easement issue with title insurance?

Can my business partner's bankruptcy hold off a foreclosure of a development loan on our project if property is in my name only?

Will a Probate hearing be necessary to be deeded the property or is he entitled to the property via natural cessation.

Restrictions on ownership of a U.S. company by a foreign company?

Do I have financial recourse against the city if something happens to my home? What actions should I take to preserve my rights

Fire Alarm permit for self employed home business