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.
Related Articles
Current Newsletter — August 2017
- Title insurance fees O.K.
- Recent SCOTUS opinion raises hope for municipalities struggling to recover from effects of predatory lending practices of banks—And perhaps for their residents as well
- Meet our new section council members
Recent Related Cases
Illinois Appellate Court
Easement
Madden v. Scott
Condominium Property Act
Country Club Estates Condominium Association v. Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC
Mortgage Foreclosure
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. v. Norris
Breach of Contract
Wade v. Stewart Title Guaranty Co.
Condominium Property Act
Lake Point Tower Condominium Association v. Waller
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Sponsored CLE
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September 14, 2017 – Online Course
Tools and Resources
- The Transactional discussion group is available to section members via the My Discussions Groups page.
- Useful links
- Sample Transfer on Death Instrument forms, provided by ISBA member Katherine A. Chamberlain.
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