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Real Estate Law in Illinois

Real estate law in Mount Prospect regulates almost everything involved in the sale and use of land.

The massive volume of laws governing real estate in Mount Prospect might seem overwhelming to the uninitiated. Indeed, they can get very complicated, especially when issues about title defects or construction disputes are involved.

Accordingly, it's a good idea to learn some of the basics of Mount Prospect's real estate laws.

Having at least some knowledge of real estate law will be to your advantage in essentially any real estate transaction. Knowing the law can give you a bargaining advantage and prevent you from being saddled with obligations that you don't have to assume.

Common Real Estate Law Issues in Mount Prospect

Financing: The majority of people in Mount Prospect can't afford to make a major real estate purchase by paying the entire purchase price up front. Most persons and small businesses, therefore, use a mortgage to make real estate purchases. A mortgage is a loan authorized for the purpose of buying a piece of property, with the bank obtaining a security interest in that property until the loan and interest are paid off.

Zoning: Zoning laws govern what types of structures can be built on given parcels of land. Usually, cities and towns are zoned in order to ensure that neighborhoods are clearly divided into residential, commercial, and industrial categories, to ensure that everyone who uses the land can make the best possible use of it, for their particular purpose

Duty of Disclosure: Sellers of homes are bound by a legal duty to disclose defects in the home to prospective buyers, before they buy the house. Any defect which the seller knows (or reasonably should know) about, and which cannot be discovered by the buyer through an usual inspection, must be disclosed to the buyer.

Implied Warranty: All residential lease agreements in Mount Prospect carry with them an implicit promise by the landlord that the property is fit for human habitation. This warranty does not need to be explicitly stated in order to have effect, and neither the tenant nor landlord can waive it. Any arrangement claiming to waive this warranty is void. To be considered habitable, a building must not be so dirty as to pose a health hazard, it must have running water, it must have electricity, and it must provide adequate protection from the weather. There are many other requirements, but if a building or unit lacks any one of those, it will be considered uninhabitable.

Can a Mount Prospect Real Estate Lawyer Help?

The issues briefly discussed above, as well as many others, can be very intricate. Accordingly, if you are engaged in any real estate transaction, it's never a bad idea to first consult with an experienced Mount Prospect real estate attorney.

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Life in Mount Prospect

Mount Prospect is located in Cook County, Illinois. It is located about 20 miles northwest from downtown Chicago. Around 55,000 people call Mount Prospect home.

Some famous people who have lived in Mount Prospect include Ian Brennan, Lee DeWyze, Jennifer Morrison, and Brian Gregory.

Some of the top employers include Caremark Rx, Bosch Tools, MetLife, Cummins-Allison, Wal-Mart, Rauland-Borg, and the school district.

Being so near to Chicago, Glenview residents have the benefit of taking advantage of the strong legal force in Chicago. Chicago is home to many top law firms that train excellent attorneys to handle any and every legal matter.

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