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The mission of ISBA Real Estate Law Section
- to enhance the ability of general practitioners and those concentrating in real estate law by promoting communication among lawyers statewide;
- to disseminate information on current developments in real estate law and practice;
- to participate in continuing legal education programs in the real estate law area;
- to review and promote legislation and procedural changes affecting real estate law and practice;
- to educate the lay public in the rights and procedures connected with the purchase, leasing and ownership of real estate; and
- to cooperate with other groups of professionals and business persons in the real estate area, such as real estate brokers, commercial and bar-related insurance companies, and lenders.
Related Articles
Current Newsletter — September 2022
- Case Summary: Marol State, LLC v. Everlane, Inc.
- The Condo Act and Mortgage Foreclosure: Section 9(g)(4) and the Sylva Case
- Attack on Olympus: The Rise of FIRPTA
- Explaining Real Estate Tax Timing in Illinois: A One-Time Solution Continues 88 Years Later
- In Memoriam: Amber Bishop
- Remembering Steve Bashaw
- Reminders
Recent Related Cases
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Breach of Contract | 1st Dist.
Illinois Appellate Court / Civil
Findlay v. Chicago Title Insurance Co., 2022 IL App (1st) 210889 (September 29, 2022) 4th DIv./Cook Co. (MARTIN) Affirmed. -
Fair Housing Act | S.D. Ind., Indianapolis Div.
Federal 7th Circuit / Civil
Watters v. The Homeowners’ Association at the Preserve at Bridgewater, No. 19-3499 (September 12, 2022) Affirmed and vacated in part and remanded -
Property Lien | 2d Dist.
Illinois Appellate Court / Civil
Westberg v. Barcroft, 2022 IL App (2d) 210543 (August 31, 2022) Lake Co. (BRENNAN) Affirmed. -
Conversion | S.D. Ill.
Federal 7th Circuit / Civil
Finite Resources, Ltd. v. DTE Methane Resources, LLC, No. 21-1512 (August 11, 2022) Affirmed -
Forcible Entry and Detainer Act | 1st Dist.
Illinois Appellate Court / Civil
Bryton Properties, LLC v. Kids' Work Chicago, Inc., 2022 IL App (1st) 210441 (July 25, 2022) 1st Div./Cook Co. (HYMAN) Affirmed.
Upcoming CLE
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October 12 | Chicago, Online
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October 13 | Online
Other Events
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Real Estate Law Section MeetingOctober 26, 2022via Zoom
Tools and Resources
- Real Estate Law discussion group is available to section members via the Real Estate Law community in ISBA Central
- The Real Estate Law Section directory is available to all ISBA members
- Useful links
- Sample Transfer on Death Instrument forms, provided by ISBA member Katherine A. Chamberlain.
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