Our Success Is In The Details
Real Property Law is a concentration area for The HarLaw Group, LLC. Our firm has a successful track record, from standard real estate closings for buyers or sellers, to complex commercial leases and real estate litigation matters.
With our office strategically located in the heart of the Loop and within one block of three title companies, City Hall, and the courthouse, The Harris Law Group is in the perfect location to represent individuals and corporations in real estate transactions and legal matters:
- Residential and commercial for public and private sector
- Zoning, Development, and Land Use
- Landlord-Tenant law – Commercial and Residential
- Building Code violations – Administrative and Civil cases
Building Code Violation And Demolition Hearings
Have you been cited by the City of Chicago for a building code violation? Do you currently have a date to appear in demolition court for code violations?
Has a receiver been appointed by the Court?
Code violations can be very complex and may result in the loss of your property. The HarLaw Group, LLC is comprised of former City of Chicago attorneys and staff. We have a deep understanding of the process and can represent you in these matters.
Receivership
Is your building in receivership, or headed that way? When a building has dangerous and hazardous conditions, or is abandoned in an unsafe condition, the Court can appoint a Receiver upon a petition by the City Attorneys.
The duty of the Receiver is to bring the property back into code compliance and maintain its code-compliant status. The Receiver’s actions can include porch demolition and repair, interior clean out, masonry and parapet wall repairs, installing security, and boarding up the property.
Landlord Tenant Law
Is your tenant late in paying rent? Is your tenant disruptive and prohibiting other tenants from their quiet use and enjoyment of your property?
Confronting a problematic tenant can be difficult and costly. In today’s world, some attorneys solicit unhappy tenants by promising representation on a contingency basis – for little or no money. These attorneys are planning to force the landlord to agree to a settlement in order to regain possession of the unit.
Don’t let this happen to you. The HarLaw Group, LLC’s team of experienced litigators has represented hundreds of landlords in bench and jury trials. We will take you through a consultation in which we review your status. Did you:
- Tender a current Residential Landlord Tenant Ordinance sheet (RLTO) to the tenant?
- Deposit the tenant’s security deposit in an interest bearing account and provide the tenant with the name and location of the financial institution?
- Make repairs to the unit in a reasonable time frame?
- Notify the tenant if there are any City of Chicago Municipal Code violations?
- Make sure to assess late fees no more than allowed in the RLTO?
- Serve a Five-Day Notice?
- Make sure to pay the tenant interest on their security deposit?
You may or may not have complied with all the requirements of the landlord-tenant ordinances, but one thing is certain: you will need representation in court to regain possession of your property and mitigate any damages.
Zoning Law
The success of your business and development project hinges on obtaining Zoning approval. To avoid serious obstacles in your development project or expansion, it’s important to hire an firm with skilled attorneys to make the process smooth with minimal obstacles.
The Harris Law Group assists businesses and landowners in the Chicagoland area and surrounding suburbs. Our firm remains engaged with our clients to ensure that their matter is being handled in an efficient and timely manner.
Let Our Team Of Attorneys Assist You With Your Project.
Real Estate Tax Certificate Purchase
The HarLaw Group, LLC’s team of attorneys has extensive experience in assisting tax purchasers take Certificates to Deed. Don’t miss an important step in the process. Let our experienced attorneys handle the process so that you can obtain the Deed in the shortest time possible.
Would like to sell your certificate? Many people do not wish to hold a certificate of purchase. Our team of attorneys can assist you in selling and assigning the tax sale certificate to interested parties.
Looking to buy Forfeit Taxes? Taxes are deemed forfeited if the property was offered for sale at an annual tax sale and no one bid on the property. Let our experienced staff of attorneys assist you in applying for the taxes with “over the counter sales.” Let us help you navigate through this process in order to obtain a tax deed.
Contact Us Today. We look forward to assisting you with your real property matters.