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Seventh Circuit Holds that Property Management Companies are Protected from Claims By Condo Sellers Brought Under Section 22.1 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act

A recent ruling from the Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit provides some much-needed protection for property management companies from sellers asserting claims under Section 22.1 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act.

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The Safe Homes Act: What Tenants and Landlords in Illinois Need to Know About this Lesser-Known Law

As a tenant, it is important to know what housing rights you have, particularly when it concerns your safety or the safety of those in your household. And as a landlord of private rental housing, it is important to be aware of the rights that are afforded to your tenants if they are facing dangerous or violent situations at home.

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Illinois Appellate Court Upholds Finding of Constructive Fraud by Mechanics Lien Claimant

Kluever & Platt recently obtained a victory in the Illinois Appellate Court for a commercial client facing a mechanics lien claim brought under the Mechanics Lien Act. This ruling provides further protection for those facing mechanics liens and serves to discourage fraudulent lien claims—which unfortunately occur quite frequently.

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