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.

Other house and apartment issues Resources
Legal housing defenses to help victims of domestic and sexual violence escape abusive and dangerous situations.
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Equips Illinois family defense attorneys with knowledge, strategies, and tools to effectively advocate in cases where lack of safe and affordable housing is creating a barrier to reunification.
Lawyer Manuals
This resource for lawyers gives an outline of the case law, regulations, and history relevant to housing law.
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Manual on land trusts, transactions, contracts, leases, insurance, etc. 1989 edition
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Information on real estate litigation including defenses to mortgage foreclosure and defenses to predatory lending. 2021 edition.
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