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The owner hasnt paid the taxes in 3 years and my family and I have been renting it the whole time. All to find out that the taxes are pass due and if not paid the property go to auction. Just trying to find out if i paid the taxes what will need to happen so i can take ownership
answered on Feb 19, 2018
You may be able to obtain ownership to the property through adverse possession, but an attorney must have more information prior to advising whether or not this is a possibility. This is a very fact specific determination, so I recommend organizing all information relevant to this situation,... View More 
answered on Feb 7, 2018
Yes, a village can certainly regulate building additions. I highly recommend consulting with an attorney, as well as the village prior to performing any work towards the addition.
There is a fence and concrete patio and it was here before I moved here. Do they have the right to make us tear it all down?
answered on Jan 26, 2018
It is possible that your neighbor has the right to obtain title to the 5 feet of your property through adverse possession, assuming all of the requirements for adverse possession in Illinois have been met. However, the requirements for adverse possession are a very technical, and fact specific... View More
We have owned the property for 1.5 yrs. Realtor said retaining wall not ours, but not in writing. No property lines are marked. Lady is threatening to sue. In our small town, lines are vague at best. We specifically asked about the wall when looking at the property, being we were not liable, we... View More
answered on Sep 5, 2017
You can obtain a survey of the property, and consult with a real estate attorney to determine the best manner in which to move forward. A real estate attorney can also search public records and attempt to work a deal out with the neighbor, depending on the results of the survey/record search.
Our house is older on a main street in town. The person called and asked if they can come in and track a water line we said sure they drilled small hole and filled, but today they came out after me and wife left for work no warning and completely tore up 3/4 of our driveway as well as messed up... View More
answered on Aug 16, 2017
Usually the cities provide the water.
Is it a private water company.
There are rules as to what can be done if the water lines have a problem.
If it is the city, check with them as to what they plan to do.
The previous homeowner put a blacktop driveway approximately 14 feet over the property line. The driveway was put in at least 25 years ago. The adjacent property is owned by Madison County. They are now going to remove the blacktop driveway only because it is over the line. Do I have any... View More
No building or any other objects may be erected
closer to the front line of the lot than the back building line of the principal dwelling on any lot.
Does this mean if we wanted to build an outbuilding, the front of it could be no further forward than the back of our house?
answered on Apr 30, 2017
This is referred to as a setback line restriction. It involves zoning restrictions that are intended to maintain uniformity in neighborhoods.
My neighbor built an improvement of their home on my property.
answered on Apr 3, 2017
There are a few different ways you can go about it, but it is impossible to provide a comprehensive answer to your question based on the limited facts provided. What is the improvement, and have you obtained a recent survey to know for certain it is on your property? In any event, I would... View More
If housing "Rules and Regulations" indicate a unit can only be occupied by a "family", what constitutes a "family"? Is a couple that co-habitates, in an established long term serious relationship, considered a "family"? Is a couple that is engaged... View More
answered on Jan 30, 2017
If the term is not defined within the declaration or the bylaws that govern the association/unit, then the meaning of the term is open to interpretation. With that being said, I think both of the examples you provided were consistent with the intended meaning of the term "Family",... View More
The block I live on was recently rezoned as strictly residential. I'd had plans to convert my home into a second business (I'll be buying another house nearby to live in) but now I'm being told I can't do this because it'd be a nonconforming use prohibited by the new zoning... View More
answered on Nov 16, 2016
Yes, there are several ways to fight it depending on the location. You can often challenge zoning by initiating a hearing with the Zoning Board of Appeals in the city in which the property is located. It can be highly technical, and there are several arguments that can be made, so I would... View More
compliance with zoning laws. Isn't that our landlord's responsibility?
answered on Oct 27, 2016
The answer to your question depends on specific facts that are not provided here, such as the nature of the noncompliance and the specific terms in your lease. I would recommend organizing the lease and all other information that is relevant to this situation, and consulting with an attorney... View More
answered on Oct 26, 2016
If your neighbors are setting off bombs and your safety is at issue, contact local law enforcement immediately. You can also file a complaint with local municipalities, and consider filing a lawsuit against them for nuisance and/or damage to your property.
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answered on Jul 13, 2011
You would have to check the local ordinances where you intend to live.
It also would depend to an extent on how well equipped the camper is.
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