When you're searching for the perfect place for your family to call home, having a good real estate agent on your side can make all the difference in the world. A real estate agent can listen to your wish list and use their expertise to find you properties that fit...
Chicago Real Estate Lawyers
Month: March 2017
What to look for during a home inspection
You submit your offer for a home, and you offer the asking price. You're not looking to negotiate. The price seems fair and you just want the deal to get done. One potential hold-up, though, is the inspection. In drafting your purchase offer, you note that the...
Know your tenant’s defenses against eviction
If you are engaged in a residential property dispute with a tenant, it's helpful to know some of the defenses they may be able to use against eviction. Some of those defenses include: Not giving notice. If you follow the proper procedures for letting the tenant know...
Consider the expenses of purchasing a home
Many people in Chicago often fail to take into consideration while shopping for real estate the costs of caring for their purchases. After saving up for down payments and homeowners insurance, many of them think that the only expenses they have to worry about are...
Landlord evicts politician due to demonstrations
Whether a tenant fails to pay rent or damages the property and violates the terms of a lease in other ways, landlords may need to evict someone for various reasons. However, it is important to keep in mind that other factors, some of which may be out of a tenant's...
How Competent Eviction Lawyers Protect Landlords from Losses
Chicago laws are rather tenant-friendly. Therefore, it can be daunting to expel an adamant property occupant. The Forcible Entry and Detainer Statute governs evictions in Illinois. The property owner can file a single action to repossess the leased premises or a joint...
4 Important Tips for Drafting a Purchase Agreement
Buying a home is one of the biggest financial transactions that you will ever perform. Getting too excited about moving into your new house might cause you to make mistakes during the actual transaction process. Here are four important tips to keep in mind for...