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We seek justice and fair compensation for seriously injured people. Those who suffer harm from the negligent or reckless acts of another person or company have a right to compensation for their losses. Free Consultation! (773) 407-2100
Channon v. Westward Management, Inc., 2021 IL App (1st) 210176 (December 7, 2021) Cook Co., 2d Div. (FITZGERALD SMITH) Certified question answered. Plaintiffs filed class action complaint against property management agent retained by condominium association (HOA), alleging that when they sold their condominium unit in 2016, Defendant charged excessive and unreasonable fees to provide them […]
The most common exceptions are as follows: Buyer acquires the property for use as a home and the sales price is not more than $300,000; Seller provides a certification stating under penalty of perjury that they are not a foreign person; Seller obtains a withholding certificate from the IRS that excuses the withholding; Seller provides […]
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Tax Requirements on Foreign Persons Selling or Exchanging Real Estate in the United States
A foreign person that sells or exchanges a U.S. real property interest is subject to a required withholding under the Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act of 1980 (FIRPTA). A U.S. real property interest includes sales of interests in parcels of real property. This provision is subject to certain exceptions. The required withholding is […]
We represent condominium and homeowner associations throughout Chicago as general counsel, providing advice on necessary changes to governing documents, pursuing collection of general and special assessments, implementing enforcement procedures, and conducting or challenging elections.
If you default on HOA or COA dues and assessments, the homeowners association can foreclosure on your condo, townhome, or house. Free Consultation! (773) 407-2100
Our Mechanic’s Lien Attorneys Help Contractors and Owners with Mechanic’s Liens and Mechanic’s Lien Foreclosure. Mechanic’s liens are tools that many general contractors, sub-contractors and material suppliers can use to protect their rights and their ability to get paid for their work. But filing a mechanic’s lien is only an initial step in the payment […]