USEFUL INFORMATION
AND NEWS RELATING TO PROPERTY LAW

ILLINOIS
J. Randolph Given
Attorney at Law
1755 South Naperville Road
Suite 100
Wheaton, IL 60187-8144

www.jrgproperty.com

updated February 18, 2007

LANDLORDS, PURCHASERS AND PROPERTY OWNERS ALL
SHOULD BEWARE OF TRAPS IN THE LAW

NEW REGIONAL PLANNING AGENCY FOR CHICAGO REPLACES NIPC AND CATS

 In September, 2006 the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning CMAP became the new comprehensive planning agency for Greater Chicago.

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CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS ARE NOW MANDATORY IN ILLINOIS RESIDENCES

 Failure to provide CO detectors approved by the State Fire Marshall in residences is now a criminal matter. All owners of residences should beware.

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LEGAL TRAPS FOR CHICAGO LANDLORDS: FAILURE TO PAY INTEREST ON SECURITY DEPOSIT MUST RESULT IN LIABILITY FOR DOUBLE DAMAGES PLUS ATTORNEY'S FEES

 Trial courts no longer have discretion when awarding damages under the Chicago Landlord Tenant Ordinance. The innocent landlord acting in good faith is strictly liable.

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THE MYTH OF THE BENEFITS OF ONE STOP SHOPPING

 Some real estate brokers try to sell customers on the benefits of obtaining all services in a residential transaction through the broker. But,is it really to the customer's benefit?

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COPYRIGHT 2007 		LEGAL TRAPS FOR HOME REPAIR & REMODELING CONTRACTORS

 The Home Repair and Remodeling Act requires persons engaged in the business of repair or remodeling of homes to give a statutory pamphlet and to obtain a written resceipt from homeowners. Poor draftsmanship of the Act can make the homeowner a preditor and the contractor a victim.

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LEGAL TRAPS FOR RESIDENTIAL BUYERS: CASH BACK AT CLOSING

 In 2006, increasing numbers of buyers were looking for Seller incentives, specifically including provisions for the seller to give cash back to the buyer. Buyers must understand the difference between creative financing bank fraud.

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ILLINOIS HAS ADOPTED NEW LEGISLATION TO LIMIT GOVERMENT ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY FOR REDEVELOPMENT OF BLIGHTED AREAS

 In July, 2006, the Illinois legisture enacted Public Act 94-1055. In emminent domain cases, the government will now bear the burden of proving that the property is being taken for a public purpose. No longer does the government enjoy a presumption of a proper public purpose for the taking of property.

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MOST COMMON MISTAKE MADE BY UNSOPHITICATED CLIENTS: USING PRICE AS THE PRIMARY BASIS FOR PURCHASING SERVICES

 When selecting an attorney, a real estate broker or a mortgage company, you first need someone who will perform properly. How can you best find such people?

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