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Failed to fix heat pump, roof is missing a shingle after storm, has tires stacked in yard, window unit has ruined wood siding, built a pallet fence connected to porch, removed spindles from railing to put a board as a ramp for animals without permission, and who knows what inside the house will not... View More 
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answered on Apr 16, 2024
I apologize that you're dealing with a difficult situation with your contract for deed purchaser. However, I want to be very careful about providing advice, as the legal process for addressing breaches and pursuing eviction or foreclosure can be complex and varies by jurisdiction. The best... View More
After foreclosure, tenants not parties to foreclosure and no notice to lis pendens. Previous owners to mortgage never found. Tenants of 5 years on property. Day of eviction order, clearly are loading up their belongings and in process of moving but don't have everything out yet, landlord... View More
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answered on Oct 13, 2024
In Illinois, landlords must follow specific procedures when evicting tenants, even after a foreclosure. If you were evicted without proper notice regarding your personal property, the landlord may not have the right to dispose of your belongings immediately. Typically, landlords are required to... View More
Can creditors with a judgement against me sell a house I own joint tenant with right of survivorship with my sister if she doesnt owe the debt? I live in Illinois?
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answered on Aug 5, 2024
In Illinois, a judgment creditor generally cannot place a lien on property owned as joint tenants with rights of survivorship if only one tenant owes the debt. Since your sister does not owe the debt, her interest in the property is typically protected from the creditor's claims. This means... View More
I filed an appearance and answer, I showed up to the court date but got scared and didn’t file an answer, I told judge this is too stressful I don’t want to be a part of this case, and now my lien isn’t recognized in the judgement.
Somebody told me all I had to do was file the answer... View More
answered on Jun 19, 2024
Your solution is to retain a real estate attorney, now. Nobody online can tell you what document to file without reviewing the case.
answered on Mar 21, 2024
An Illinois attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. It would be difficult for any attorney to offer guidance based on the brief post. An attorney would want to know the context - whether the matter involved a sale, a will, etc. A consult will probably be... View More
I am in foreclosure in illinois. My son was served and did not inform me of the subpoena until after the court date. I then found out the next court date and was present. The attorneys for the mortgage company pushed for judgement against me. I asked the court for more time and they granted me... View More
answered on Dec 22, 2023
Since there is a legal proceeding in place for the foreclosure, the best advice that I can provide is for you to retain an attorney to represent you in the foreclosure matter. The attorney can raise affirmative defenses that you may have available in order to defend the lawsuit.
My dad gave me $215,000 to buy a house as a gift. The mortgage broker prepared a gift letter for me (19) to purchase this house in my sole name. I dislike my dad and he is toxic to my mental health. Down the road, I would like to kick him out of my house, since my name is on the mortgage and... View More
answered on Jul 10, 2023
You're going to need more than free advice on the internet. Consult with a local real estate attorney ASAP.
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answered on Jun 23, 2023
Receiving a summons of foreclosure on a property you sold over 10 years ago in Illinois could indicate a potential error or mistake in the legal documentation or records related to the sale.
I was asked into the judges chambers where a settlement agreement was to occur. However, I and my attorney did not agree with the settlement. An order did go through that we needed to comply with etc. I am now appealing because coercion occurred in the judges chambers. I requested all transcripts... View More
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answered on Feb 10, 2023
Discussions in chambers typically are not recorded, and that is perfectly normal and legal.
If as you say you were represented by counsel - you should direct your question to counsel who should be the best placed to answer your question and tell you if you have a cause of action for... View More
answered on Feb 7, 2023
It is never wise to ignore the judicial process, even if the loan has been reinstated.
I bought a home unknowingly there was an open permit pending that the contractor didn't close with the county. Now the County is requesting I close the permit and contractor doesn't have proof of them closing it out. I am unable to schedule inspections due to contractor unable to submit... View More
answered on May 13, 2022
You will likely need a code inspection to make sure the work was code compliant.
I purchased an abandoned foreclosure in Stark County IL on Sept 28th 2021. It was winterized by the bank in March of 2021. The door was open so I changed the locks. The roof is leaking and needs to be replaced asap. What risk is there in doing substantial work immediately?
answered on Oct 8, 2021
I'm assuming that the sale has not yet been confirmed by the Court. You have a few different risks. First, Since the sale has not been confirmed, there is a chance, albeit a small one, that the Court will not approve the sale. Second, I am not sure whether you have had any title work run on... View More
It's been auctioned, judge reversed the purchaser of the auction in Dec. 2020. I am now being sued for everything. I was not advised of the court date by my counsel and no one showed to represent me. My calls have not been returned. And to top that off my identity has been stolen and used. I... View More
Home was purchased at a foreclosure (judicial) sale in Illinois. I have a order of possession from the original foreclosure proceedings. Evictions have been postponed due to pandemic. Home has water shut off. Prior owner lives somewhere else, but still has keys. Prior owner occasionally visits... View More
answered on Apr 29, 2021
As a practical matter, yes. Possession has been ordered in the foreclosure. The owner does not RESIDE in the premises. It sounds like he's an occasional trespasser.
Between husband being off due to infection in hand and when he went back to work a pay cut and my hours cut we are behind on our home and now an attorney has sent us a letter about taking house
answered on Jan 3, 2021
An Illinois attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for five weeks. You could try running some searches under "legal aid attorneys" and similar and related terms. Also try searching for "pro bono legal services." Look into whether the Illinois State Bar... View More
answered on Nov 19, 2020
In order to receive Letters of Administration, you must first open a Probate Estate. I'm assuming that the decedent did not have a will, so you will be opening an intestate estate. You will need to provide an Affidavit of Heirship, an Oath and Bond, a Petition to Probate the Intestate Estate... View More
In 2013, my mother passed away leaving me as the sole heir to her estate in her will. My father has encountered mortgage trouble, and I have occupied the home alone for one year now. The current mortgage was taken out in 2005 in both of their names, and statements come addressed to her estate.... View More
answered on Jun 11, 2020
Based upon your question, although your mother left you her entire estate, it does not appear that estate included an interest in the home. From your description your father is in sole title to the home and therefore the sole owner. If there are issues regarding the mortgage, those must be... View More
answered on Dec 2, 2019
I am not sure I understand this question to be able to provide an answer. In terms of foreclosure, if there is no timely answer to the complaint, a Plaintiff may move for "default". This typically addresses the issue of whether the Plaintiff has a right to foreclose. After that, there... View More
I recently realized that I qualify for pro bono assistance in my foreclosure case in dupage county, il. My amended pleadings were due a few days ago, and I have court in a couple of days. I recently found out that I qualify for pro bono assistance due to low income. Can I request an extention based... View More
answered on Aug 5, 2019
Nothing is ever guaranteed but generally courts bend over backwards to give foreclosure defendants every opportunity to present a defense. Especially if the defendant is pro-se. So the answer is very probably you can get an extension of time to plead.
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