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I'm selling a house. I had received multiple offers on the same day. I had 1 come in slightly over asking and another buyer come in a-lot higher over asking. I choose the higher of the 2. The bank then did a BPO assessment. The appraiser waited till the last day of the contingency for the... View More 
answered on Jul 12, 2022
Are you represented by an attorney in this transaction? If so, your attorney would be in the best position to answer your questions. If you are not, you absolutely should be. Many of us represent sellers on a flat fee that is only a few hundred dollars. As an attorney for the seller, we... View More
We hired a real estate agent to represent our home and my grandfather hired her to represent his home. Due to an issue between her and I, she wants to cancel our listing contract early. She also wants to cancel our grandfathers for no apparent reason. He is furious as his house has been listed with... View More
answered on Jul 12, 2022
Are the properties referenced in Illinois? If so, it is in your best interest to organize all documents that are relevant to this matter, including the listing agreement(s) with the realtor, and consult with an Illinois attorney. We can review the information, speak with the relevant parties, and... View More
And make sure we are asking the right questions
answered on Jul 29, 2021
Certainly. Many of us have experience in reviewing such contracts, and would be happy to assist in ensuring your interests are protected moving forward.
That being the case, I recommend organizing everything in your possession that is relevant to this matter, including the contracts and all... View More
The car is a total loss. The insurance company is offering me a settlement amount that will pay off my outstanding loan, but leave me almost nothing for a down payment on a replacement vehicle, so I'll have to deplete my savings to get another car, and even if I get the same year, make and... View More
answered on May 22, 2020
Did you suffer from any personal injuries as a result of the collision? If so, it is well advised to contact a personal injury attorney immediately, as you are entitled to additional compensation. The additional compensation for your injuries and other recoverable damages can assist in your... View More
should i ask for my wife to be removed from selling documents since i am only one on title to make things easier, and if she is on agreement as a seller can it make it more difficult for tax paperwork (or anything else like that)
answered on May 14, 2020
It depends on the precise documents you are referencing, and your attorney would be in the best position to address your specific questions regarding the transaction. If you are not represented by an attorney, you should absolutely hire one immediately.
Many of us represent sellers in... View More
to form a Professional LLC ?
answered on Apr 23, 2020
While it is not required, it may be in your best interest to set up the entity as a Professional Corporation. In order to know for certain, an attorney would need to review the structure and goals of the business, to name a couple of considerations. That being the case, I recommend organizing... View More
I bought a house in the second week of March and the sellers and I agreed to close on May 13. Now the sellers are wanting to extend the close to June 15 because they can’t find a home to buy or rent and are using the Coronavirus pandemic as a reason not to close in May. Can I cancel the deal and... View More
answered on Apr 23, 2020
It is likely you can terminate the contract, but the likelihood of termination/full earnest money refund is dependent on the specific terms of the contract and the reasonableness of the seller. As such, I recommend going over the terms of your contract with your attorney. If you do not yet have... View More
I’ve spoken with the other party’s insurance adjuster haven’t signed anything or given a recorded statement. Just given him a few pieces of my medical records pertaining to this injury. I am still have ongoing medical treatment. I have no attorney I’m handling this insurance claim all by... View More
answered on Mar 5, 2020
You generally send out demand letters once your treatment has been completed. That said, you are doing yourself an immense disservice by not having an attorney represent you, especially considering the severity of the injuries you described. You will never receive a fair offer unless you are... View More
I can't afford an attorney and I can prove fault was on the other person despite the police reports findings. There were also factual errors in the police report. Can anyone help me or am I out of luck and a car? I am living below poverty level. I am a single income home for a family of 5.
answered on Jan 30, 2020
If you were injured and did not cause the collision, many of us would be willing to represent you on a contingent basis in regards to your personal injuries, meaning you would not have to pay anything out of pocket for legal services. The attorney you retain would be compensated by way of a... View More
I have all the details-and a video of my fall. This was all due to LSSI Prairie Ridge Senior Apartment ownership and management. There is mental and physical strain on everyone here..I have had a rash and (4 others) since January 2019 when pipes broke in the building. Making it so difficult to... View More
answered on Jul 1, 2019
Certainly. It is in your best interest to first and foremost seek all of the medical attention necessary to address your injuries and concerns. Next, you should organize everything in your possession that is relevant to this matter, including the video you describe, and consult with an attorney... View More
If a buyer makes an offer on a home that is contingent on selling their existing home and the seller accepts the offer, but then receives a second offer can they accept the second offer? If so, what happens with the buyer who had the first accepted contingent offer?
answered on Jun 13, 2019
It depends on the specific language of the contract, and the duration of the contingency periods you describe. That being the case, I recommend you ask the attorney that is representing you in this matter, as he or she is most familiar with the transaction and is in the best position to provide... View More
The previous owners paid a contractor $1550 to install 14 footings and leveling jacks in the crawlspace. I have the receipt for the work completed 5/16/2014. The center of my house is sagging into the crawlspace. I went down into the crawlspace to visually inspect. One of the support beams used by... View More
answered on Jun 10, 2019
You may have a couple of options based on the facts provided. Your best option would likely be if the previous owners of the home had knowledge of the material defects you describe. If so, they may have violated various Illinois statutes if they did not disclose the defects to you when you... View More
answered on Apr 29, 2019
It is certainly possible, but an attorney will need to review additional facts in order to provide you with a more definitive answer, such as the circumstances surrounding the cause of death. That being the case, I recommend you organize everything in your possession that is relevant to this... View More
I told him I would redo the floor to his liking and give him 1000$ discount for the inconvience, he returned with a value of the work I performed of 7000.00 when the original contract was 13000, saying his guys could have done it and that’s all he is paying! He also stated he was box expecting a... View More
answered on Apr 8, 2019
There are a few issues based on the facts presented. That being the case, I recommend you organize everything in your possession that is relevant to this matter, including the governing contract, and consult with an attorney individually to explore your options.
The table was inside of the room, it had wheels on it, no locking mechanism visible, my son was listed on my itinerary. He did have injuries, he received five stitches above his right eye due to this incident.
answered on Mar 19, 2019
It is certainly possible that you have a case based on the facts provided. However, an attorney will need additional facts in order to provide you with a comprehensive evaluation of the viability of recovering on such an action, such as the reason the table fell etc...
That being the case,... View More
I'm planning on taking California Mufflers & Brakes to small claims court for auto repair fraud. Do you have a list of lawyers?
answered on Mar 14, 2019
If you are seeking a lawyer to sue an auto repair shop for fraud, I recommend hiring an attorney with experience in civil litigation, specifically with experience with the Illinois Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. That said, I recommend you organize everything in your... View More
answered on Feb 20, 2019
You should stop everything you are doing and consult with an attorney immediately. Do not contact the relevant parties or make any statements about the matter until you are represented. Also, I recommend acting quickly, as you have a limited amount of time to respond to a summons.
Many... View More
I signed an offer letter with a staffing agency to work as their account manager and the owner of the agency had multiple verbal agreements that he retracted after I signed the letter. I have evidences of witnesses, emails, calls and text proving this matter. Can I sue him for damages for... View More
answered on Feb 18, 2019
You may be entitled to a remedy based on the facts provided, but the viability of recovering on such an action is dependent on specific facts that are not provided here, such as the details around the statements made, as well as the terms of the offer letter you reference. That being the case, I... View More
We rejected a less than the asking price offer and the buyer is asking us to sign Lines 555-557 on the IL MULTI-BOARD RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE CONTRACT 7.0 contract. Is there a legal requirement for us to sign it? What are the implications if we don't do it?
555: Illinois Real Estate... View More
answered on Feb 18, 2019
I highly recommend you stop everything that you are doing, and hire a real estate attorney to represent you in the transaction. I do not recommend accepting an offer until you are represented.
The reasons being are voluminous. First, once you agree on the contract, you are bound by its... View More
We were supposed to close on a home last week but night before close we are informed that the title company pulled the zoning certificate from the city and the home is zoned as a 3-unit building, not a single family home. The seller who purchased the home 10 years ago has a cert. that says... View More
answered on Jan 31, 2019
It is not in your best interest to assume re-zoning will be "easy to do." In fact, they usually aren't very easy at all, and can end up costing a tremendous amount of money. That being the case, I certainly would not close until you have more details and costs surrounding the... View More
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