Real Estate Law

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.

Recent Related Cases

Illinois Appellate Court / Civil

Property Tax Code | 3d Dist.
In re Application of County Treasurer, 2023 IL App (3d) 220226 (May 25, 2023) Will Co. (DAVENPORT) Reversed.
Illinois Appellate Court / Civil

Foreclosure, Jurisdiction | 1st Dist.
Legacy Re, Ltd. v. 401 Properties Limited Partnership, 2023 IL App (1st) 220855 (May 19, 2023) 6th Div./Cook Co. (ODEN JOHNSON) Appeal dismissed.
Illinois Appellate Court / Civil

Affirmative Defenses | 1st Dist.
Reverse Mortgage Funding, LLC v. Catchins, 2023 IL App (1st) 221197 (May 5, 2023) 5th Dist./Cook Co. (DELORT) Reversed in part and vacated in part; cause remanded.
Illinois Appellate Court / Civil

Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act | 1st Dist.
Eastern Savings Bank, FSB v. Andrew-Lewis, 2023 IL App (1st) 220413 (March 24, 2023) 6th Div./Cook Co. (ODEN JOHNSON) Affirmed.
Federal 7th Circuit / Civil

Takings Clause | N.D. Ill., E. Div.
Billie v. Village of Channahon, Illinois, No. 22-1660 (January 24, 2023) Affirmed

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.
- Transfer on Death Instrument
- Transfer on Death Instrument Revocation

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