Subject Index Real Estate Law

Green-sheet blues

By Helen W. Gunnarsson
March
2003
LawPulse
, Page 110
For purposes of calculating real estate transfer taxes, the "consideration" paid for a new house equals the original contract price and; whether your homeowner client likes it or not; the extras added later, real estate practitioners argue.

New guidelines created governing home loans P.A. 92-0531

March
2003
Illinois Law Update
, Page 116
Recent amendments to the Deposit of State Moneys Act (15 ILCS 520/7) now permit approved financial institutions to place the interest earned by deposited state moneys in a separate account.

The “Religious Purposes” Property Tax Exemption and the First Amendment

By James W. Hilliard
October
2002
Article
, Page 549
Here's how taxing authorities can determine whether property is being used for religious purposes without impermissibly inquiring into religious beliefs.

The truth about mold

By Helen W. Gunnarsson
October
2002
LawPulse
, Page 506
If you practice real-estate law, it's time you learned the moldy facts.

Representing Home Buyers in Post-Caveat-Emptor Illinois

By John O’Rourke
August
2002
Article
, Page 421
The impact of seller-disclosure law on Illinois residential real-estate practice.

Correspondence from Our Readers

July
2002
Column
, Page 334
Put family first.

Uncle Sam sidesteps tenancy-by-the-entirety restrictions

By Helen W. Gunnarsson
July
2002
LawPulse
, Page 338
A recent U.S. Supreme Court case holds that tax liens against one spouse attach to property held in tenancy by the entirety by both spouses, putting the IRS in a better position than other creditors.

A Primer on Eminent Domain

By Jack H. Tibbetts
June
2002
Article
, Page 313
An outline of the procedural requirements and recent cases.

Supreme Court Review 2001: Getting to Know the New Court

By Nancy T. Arnold, Tim Eaton, & Michael T. Reagan
May
2002
Article
, Page 236
A look at the first year's output of the newly reconstituted supreme court.

Legislation prescribes insurance requirements for condominium associations; P.A.92-0518

April
2002
Illinois Law Update
, Page 176
In January, Gov. Ryan signed into law Senate Bill 1046 amending the Condominium Property Act by replacing certain provisions of the Act pertaining to insurance for condominium associations and risk pooling trust funds for condominium associations or common interest community associations. Under the new law.

A new law makes tenancy by the entirety easier

By Helen W. Gunnarsson
April
2002
LawPulse
, Page 168
Thanks to recent legislation, lawyers can create this under-appreciated form of ownership for their married clients without expressly stating in the deed that the parties are husband and wife.

IRPTA; goodbye and good riddance

By Helen W. Gunnarsson
March
2002
LawPulse
, Page 114
Real estate lawyers applaud the demise of the Illinois Responsible Property Transfer Act, which they say produced useless paperwork and little else.

Buyers of condominium units did not waive implied warranty of habitability when disclaimer in sales contract did not contain the phrase “implied warranty of habitability”

February
2002
Illinois Law Update
, Page 66
On November 21, 2001, the Illinois Supreme Court reversed the appellate court's affirmation of a motion to dismiss brought by condominium unit sellers.

The estate of homestead is a permissible defense to a forcible entry and detainer action by a condominium association seeking possession and money damages for back maintenance assessments on a condominium unit

February
2002
Illinois Law Update
, Page 66
On November 26, 2001, the Appellate Court of Illinois, Second District, reversed the decision of the trial court, holding that an estate of homestead is a defense to a condominium association's forcible entry and detainer action against a condominium owner who owes back assessments to the association.

New Legislation: Real-Estate Roundup

By Helen W. Gunnarsson
February
2002
LawPulse
, Page 62
Real estate; they're not making any more of it. But that doesn't mean they aren't passing new real-estate-related laws.

Correspondence from Our Readers

December
2001
Column
, Page 614
Direct questioning by lawyers; the way it used to be.

Potential Legal Pitfalls in Condominium Development

By Brian K. Kozminski
December
2001
Article
, Page 655
A legal roadmap for Illinois condominium owners.

Don’t Let Your Client Be Labeled a Predatory Lender

By Mavis W. Kennedy
November
2001
Article
, Page 595
A review of federal and state predatory-lending laws, including new regulations from the Illinois Office of Banks and Real Estate.

Legislation authorizes sale of a decedent’s real estate on the Internet; P.A. 92-097

November
2001
Illinois Law Update
, Page 568
In July, Gov. George H. Ryan signed legislation amending the Probate Act of 1975.

Property Owners and the Statute of Repose for Design and Construction Defects

By Thomas J. Bamonte & Edward C. Snow
November
2001
Article
, Page 586
Illinois courts are divided about whether property owners should get the full protection of the statute.

Correspondence from Our Readers

October
2001
Column
, Page 506
Moorman memories.  

General Contractors and Subcontractors’ Insurers: The Additional-Insured Provision

By John H. Mathias Jr. & Timothy W. Burns
October
2001
Article
, Page 526
When can a general contractor rely on its subcontractor's insurance instead of its own? This article examines recent case law.

Housing discrimination

October
2001
Illinois Law Update
, Page 516
On July 17, 2001, the Illinois Department of Human Rights adopted amendments to section 2300 of the Illinois Administrative Code. 71 Ill Adm Code 2300.

Legislation amends Joint Tenancy Act P.A. 92-136

October
2001
Illinois Law Update
, Page 516
Gov. Ryan recently approved legislation amending the requirements for creating a tenancy by the entirety.

The De Minimus Rule for Premises-Liability Cases

By Timothy J. Harris
September
2001
Article
, Page 485
The rule protecting property owners is being limited by exceptions.

The Lawyer’s Journal

By Bonnie C. McGrath
September
2001
Column
, Page 450
Two years and time's up for legal malpractice; nightshift-assignment doesn't constitute sex discrimination; and more.

Real-Estate Resources on the Internet for Illinois Lawyers

By Adria P. Olmi
September
2001
Column
, Page 495
A compendium of Web-based resources, many of them free, of special interest to real-estate practitioners.

Park Before You Reverse: A Short Tour of the Reverse-Exchange Process

By Scott Nathanson
August
2001
Article
, Page 427
Reverse exchanges allow real estate buyers to enjoy tax advantages even if they buy their new property before they sell.

When Bad Fences Make Litigious Neighbors: The Illinois Fence Act

By Jeffrey A. Mollet
August
2001
Article
, Page 429
When the boundary fence can't contain the cows, who has to pay to fix it?

The Lawyer’s Journal

By Bonnie C. McGrath
July
2001
Column
, Page 338
Golfers in the (legal) news; capital punishment and the mentally retarded; and more.

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