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.

Loans Resources
For repossession to occur, the lien holder must have a valid security interest and for vehicles a clear title.
Lawyer Manuals
Guide to documenting commercial and industrial loans: lending process, borrowing entities, promissory notes, loan agreements, guaranties, third-party documents, and more. 2018 edition.
IICLE
Manual on issues related to commercial real estate transactions. 2021 Edition
IICLE
Explains best-practices in commercial real estate property-related issues. 2021 Edition
IICLE
The law requires that all aspects of the resale must be commercially reasonable.
Lawyer Manuals
Manual on the Consumer Fraud Act including unlawful practices, deceptive practices, and exemptions and inclusions. 2023 edition
IICLE
Information about repossession law in Illinois with an emphasis on cars and household goods.
Text article
Gives information about lawful and unlawful car repossession.
Lawyer Manuals
Manual on predatory mortgage lending. Covers Illinois Mortgage Foreclosure Law, predatory lending practices, and more. 2022 edition.
IICLE
Several options to help keep your car when the lender wants to repossess it.
Lawyer Manuals
Gives information about preventing a car repossession, and the relief available if the car is repossessed.
Lawyer Manuals
Information on real estate litigation including defenses to mortgage foreclosure and defenses to predatory lending. 2021 edition.
IICLE
Gives information about the resale of a repossessed car.
Lawyer Manuals