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Our association set same fee for every body.
We got nothing in the bylaw , it was different before and now they set the same charge for all units
First floor condo, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
answered on May 5, 2018
The answer can probably be found in the bylaws of the association.
I have a retaining wall that is on the property line a along the public roads of my corner lot with no sidewalks. I live up hill from these roads. who is responsible for repairs needed to this wall
answered on May 1, 2018
Your question leads to more questions than answers. Is the retaining wall on your property? Even if the wall is on your property, does the city have a right of way that extends under the wall? If there is a right of way agreement and the retaining wall is on the right of way, does the right of way... View More 
We have American home shield who said they would give us $1500 to replace the system which we are quoted at about $15000 to replace. We have found multiple areas where the corrosion and patch work was covered. Neighbors have all had issues with this system. The systems condition was not disclosed... View More
answered on Apr 14, 2018
Your questions concludes with this sentence: "We do not know where to begin and would need a lawyer in the North Aurora, IL area." Seriously, the first part of your sentence is answered by the last part -- you need a lawyer ASAP. Bring every scrap of paper you have dealing with this... View More
If I decide to break the contract during escrow, how much of my money can I get back?
answered on Apr 13, 2018
This is impossible to say with certainty without seeing the actual contract and the reason for "breaking" the contract. Most contracts will provide certain provisions whereby it is legally OK to walk away & get your earnest money back (I assume this is what you mean) but without a... View More
Property less than $50K. No real assets in IL. She lived with me.
answered on Apr 12, 2018
Hi there,
Unfortunately, you'll need to file a probate here in Cook County, IL, and what's called an ancillary probate in Indiana. Please feel free to reach out to us if you have any additional questions.
Best,
Stephanie Sexauer
Sexauer Law, P.C.
(312)300-4743
sms@sexauerlaw.com
My daughter had a 1 year lease in DeKalb IL. She signed an extension a month ago. She will not be in De Kalb after this year and informed the leasing office that she would be leaving at the end of her current lease (ends 7/27/18). They told her she would have to pay 3 months of extra rent or find... View More
answered on Apr 10, 2018
A lease is a contract. Once it is signed, it is binding on both parties barring unusual circumstances. The typical lease (especially in a college town) describes what the options and penalties are for not complying with its terms. Look at the lease your daughter signed for the answer to what... View More
I just sold my portion of a family business (commercial real-estate that had rental income) back to my family who held the mortgage. I understand I need to purchase like property to avoid cap gains tax. If I cannot close in the 60 days can I get a commitment letter? Can I use a portion for... View More
answered on Mar 29, 2018
The answers to your questions depend on very specific facts that are not provided here, such as your relationship to the family business, your actual interest in the business, as well as terms of the sale of your interest back to your family.
Since it is apparent you are making very... View More
The house is on the market already do we have 30 days to get out from the day they sell the house or do we have to be out ASAP or how long do we have before we have to get out
answered on Mar 19, 2018
The event at which title to real estate passes from the seller to the buyer is commonly called the closing. The agreement or contract your aunt and a buyer sign will set a date on or before which the closing is to take place. In almost every case, the seller has left the property before the... View More
answered on Mar 19, 2018
No. You are experiencing "buyer's remorse." You can't undo it unless the seller is willing take it back and refund your money.
handle this? the buidling is not part of the business sale, but a private tranasction between buyer and seller.
answered on Mar 15, 2018
No. As long as the buyer and seller each have a competent attorney, you should be fine. It's worth noting that the same lawyer cannot represent both the buyer and the seller, though.
I moved into my Chicago condo about a year ago and was told parking was not included. Building management advised I would have to rent one from another tenant or wait until one became available on the market. I figured something would eventually become available because there is an excess of... View More
answered on Mar 14, 2018
Your question is a bit unclear, so did you purchase the parking space and later find out it could not be sold individually, or did you find that fact out prior to the completion of the sale?
Generally speaking, the association's liability depends on what representations were made by... View More
He supposed ly made a new will out in Feb.2017 and left her everything. She was seeing someone the week before he died. The investigation took 3 months .they ruled suicide they came to a dead end. Said they had to put something down.are our two daughters don't get nothing
answered on Mar 12, 2018
If the will is valid, it controls.
If the children are underage or there is back support owed, there may be a claim against the estate.
I have a house in illinois, drivers license, and car registration. Can I keep illinois residency while working in louisiana?
answered on Mar 12, 2018
As a general rule, a person maintains their residence until they leave to establish a new on with the intent of not returning to the former residence to live. If you've moved to Louisiana for 3 months to work, for example, you remain an Illinois resident. On the other hand, if you've... View More
the seller's attorney, the next day the seller's attorney emails a letter of termination based on that both parties cannot get into an agreement, the same day, another letter is sent to the seller's attorney stating that the buyer does agree with all the terms, and the loan is almost... View More
answered on Mar 11, 2018
The answers to your questions are very fact specific. Therefore, I recommend consulting the attorney representing you in this transaction. If you do not have an attorney representing you, you absolutely should retain one immediately. Many firms will represent you throughout the entire... View More
He owned a house on which there is a mortgage. Nothing has been done with the name on the mortgage and his girlfriend is living there and making payments. The mortgage is now in default. Will this affect my daughter's credit? They want to sell the house and evict the girlfriend. How should... View More
answered on Mar 8, 2018
The house will stay in husband's name until legally taken off through mortgage foreclosure or tax sale.
Only other way is for a probate estate to be opened and the house sold.
If the daughters are not on the note to the house, they have no liability.
Often, when a house... View More
Information that he gave us on the property is false. The false information has just now become evident to us after 2.5 years of owning the property. Multiple facts that he gave us were false about the home's flooding history.
answered on Mar 7, 2018
It is depends on the nature of the causes of action you intend on alleging in the complaint. If you are alleging breach of a written contract, you could have up to 10 years, but it could be less depending on your legal theories. That being the case, I highly recommend organizing everything you... View More
First offer was submitted in December 2017. Newsest offer was March 1, 2018. They had our original earnest money the whole time. We assumed that meant we still had a deal. Now no one can find paperwork confirming they told us that. We have a text message from the realtor stating this. What can we... View More
answered on Mar 6, 2018
There should be a contract in place and I am assuming that you don't have a lawyer- you should take the contract - if any exists- along with all correspondence, documents, etc. to a lawyer for immediate evaluation- the lawyer can tell you where things stand legally as this is not the type of... View More
Trying to serve 30 day notice but he is never there. Can I email him notice with a read receipt?
answered on Mar 5, 2018
If he truly is there without permission it sounds like he is committing criminal trespass. Call the police.
This is for rental rights.
answered on Mar 1, 2018
What is the question? Are you being restricted from renting a unit you own in a condo association? To determine your rights, you would need to review the by-laws and any subsequent changes. If the other parties have been grandfathered in, there should be some documentation as to when and how... View More
the city may order to vacate what are my options? I need housing and they are trying to force my family out in 2 weeks
answered on Feb 27, 2018
I don't mean this to sound harsh, but about all you can do is find a new place to live as quickly as possible.
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