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Is a failure to repair common elements germane to a forcible entry and detainer suit brought by a condo association against a unit owner? By Adam B. Whiteman Real Estate Law, January 2013 The Spanish Court decision effectively adds a judicially created provision to the Condominium Property Act that would permit a unit owner to withhold payment of their assessments if they believe the association is interrupting an expectation of “maintenance-free” living.
4 comments (Most recent January 25, 2013)
Nightmare on _______ Street: The hidden costs of private streets and reciprocal easements By Adam B. Whiteman Real Estate Law, August 2012 Whenever you detect that a client is purchasing property on a private street, you should immediately determine who is responsible for its maintenance and upkeep.
2 comments (Most recent September 21, 2012)
Gotta get back in time: Limitations of rescue by the savings statute By Adam B. Whiteman Civil Practice and Procedure, February 2012 If you intend to voluntarily dismiss a case with the intent of re-filing under the savings statute, you should be very careful to populate the dismissed complaint with as many facts and issues as possible. 
Editor’s Note: Attorneys must carefully consider their deeds By Adam B. Whiteman Real Estate Law, January 2011 A quitclaim deed is a seemingly innocuous form to the layman, and the attorney may be pressured just to ‘throw one together.’ Yet, if not drafted correctly, the consequences can be dire.
1 comment (Most recent January 13, 2011)
Editor’s comment By Adam B. Whiteman Real Estate Law, November 2010 An introduction to the issue from Editor Adam Whiteman.
1 comment (Most recent November 8, 2010)
The Home Repair And Remodeling Act—Can we fix it? By Adam B. Whiteman Real Estate Law, February 2010 The Home Repair and Remodeling Act (“Home Repair Act), 815 ILCS 513/1 et seq. (West 2006) has been the subject of nine separate appellate decisions, and it has already made its way to the Illinois Supreme Court since its passage in 2000.
1 comment (Most recent October 7, 2016)
Case law update By Adam B. Whiteman Real Estate Law, September 2009 Summaries of two recent cases of interest to real property attorneys. 
Reducing the risks associated with title agent closings By Adam B. Whiteman Real Estate Law, September 2009 Four suggestions to minimize the risk to seller clients.
Navigating the short sale By Adam B. Whiteman Real Estate Law, October 2008 Your client has fallen behind in his mortgage payments and is served with a foreclosure complaint.
Residential contractors (and subcontractors) BEWARE! The Home Remodeling and Repair Act prevents mechanic’s liens on a residence when there is an oral contract for work that exceeds $1,000 By Adam B. Whiteman Commercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, August 2008 In January of 2000, a law went into effect which makes it unlawful for any person engaged in the business of home repairs and remodeling to remodel or make repairs or charge for remodeling or repair work over $1,000 without first obtaining a signed contract or work order.
Residential contractors (and subcontractors) BEWARE! The Home Remodeling and Repair Act prevents mechanic’s liens on a residence when there is an oral contract for work that exceeds $1,000 By Adam B. Whiteman Real Estate Law, March 2008 In January of 2000, a law went into effect that makes it unlawful for any person engaged in the business of home repairs and remodeling to remodel or make repairs or charge for remodeling or repair work over $1,000 without first obtaining a signed contract or work order.

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