Practice resources

These resources are written for legal professionals doing legal aid or pro bono work. If you do not have legal training, they may be difficult to understand. Visit resources from the main menu for legal information written and designed for the public.

Owning or buying a home Resources
Causes of action: Real property actions
Explains grounds for causes of action in real property actions. Includes: easements and other real property interests, mechanics lien foreclosure, eminent domain, and drainage actions. 2021 edition
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Condominium law: governance, authority, and controlling documents
Manual on tax considerations, development, management, financing, condominium associations, ordinances, etc. 2021 edition
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Elements of Illinois Law: Real Estate Practice
Manual on real estate practice, including sections on developing your practice, establishing business relationships, and setting up office procedures. 2023 edition
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Farming law in Illinois: property issues
Manual on farming law, including land trusts, farm leaseholds, life estates, and leases. 2022 edition
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Land Use Law: Practice and Procedure
Manual on land use including zoning controls, variations, subdivisions, impact fees, government financing, and more. 2021 edition
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Real Estate Taxation
Manual on real estate taxation with info on taxable and exempt property, appraisals, property taxes, and more. 2020 edition
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State and Local Taxation
Manual on income, sales and use taxes, other department of revenue taxes, other state taxes, and more. 2021 edition
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Title Insurance: Law and Practice
A manual that gives an overview and explains special circumstances in the field of title insurance. 2023 edition.
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Title Insurance: The Defense Obligation
A manual on title insurance, including notice, coverage issues, and the rights of both the insurer and the insured. 2019 edition.
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