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Landlords and property managers must be familiar with “fair housing” federal, state and local laws. These laws are an important way to protect home buyers and renters, they are not always obvious to landlords and property managers. Take a look at our guide to learn about one specific aspect of fair housing that is unique to Chicago and Cook County, Illinois: source of income discrimination.
After you create your Estate Plan, the best thing to do is to make updates once the plan has been created based upon key life events. To make sure your wishes are followed in the event of your death or incapacity, read on to learn about the 9 life decisions or events that should get you thinking about updating -- or creating -- your estate plan right away.
There has been an increase in home buyers purchasing real estate under an installment contract also called “rent to own” contract or contract for deed, rather than using a traditional mortgage. Read on to learn about the new installment “rent to own” contract law in Illinois is designed to protect home buyers who finance a home purchase using an installment contract.
2019 is fast approaching! As we all prepare for the holidays and a new year, don’t forget to wrap up any loose strings with your estate planning, including starting one! Check out our top 5 tasks that should be on your estate planning checklist.
Changes to the Home Repair and Remodeling Act (HRRA) will go into effect on January 1, 2019 and will impact homeowners, real estate investors, and contractors alike. Review this quick “need to know” guide to understand contractor requirements and homeowner rights.
Leading a nonprofit organization can be incredibly rewarding, and uniquely challenging. Operating a nonprofit is like running a business: it requires discipline, organization, and clear systems. Take a look at our 5 Keys to boost your operations for a more impactful organization.
A registered agent is the person or company who is empowered to receive official communications on behalf of an entity. Read on to find out the top reasons why your business could use a registered agent service.
If you are on the board of directors for a nonprofit you know that fundraising is the lifeblood of the nonprofit sector. Read on to understand the applicable laws and get insight on how to create systems for legal compliance and risk management when it comes to fundraising.
An Operating agreements is a valuable governing document that covers your LLC’s operations as well as member interaction with each other and with the LLC. Read on to find out the 5 legal and business benefits to having the right Operating Agreement for your LLC.
Should my company be an LLC or an S-Corp is a question I get asked several times a week. I then walk through a series of questions with my clients to help them understand the similarities and difference between the two, which helps determine whether they should be viewed as pros or cons based upon the business they want to start. Read on to learn more about the LLCs and S corps and what business owners should understand before choosing between the two.
Keeping a nonprofit running smoothly is not always an easy feat. The best way to keep a nonprofit healthy is to perform regular “checkups” to make such that it is always in compliance with federal, state, and local laws. Read on to find out the top 5 steps to keep your nonprofit in compliance and running smoothly.
When customers come to your business for your services or products, the first thing they do is interact with your brand. Your brand, which includes your business’s name, logo, color scheme, and visual personality, is like a handshake – it’s your first impression. You spent a lot of time (and money) investing in your business’s brand…read on to find out why it’s important to protect that investment.
