Recently, California joined the ranks of states like Oregon and New York in enacting a law controlling the maximum amount of rent a landlord may charge a tenant. These laws, commonly known and rent control laws, prevent landlords from raising rents to levels which the state deems unreasonable. Since 1997, restrictions of this kind have …
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On Wednesday August 21st, 2019, Governor Pritzker signed into law Senate Bill 1090, making Illinois only the second state to prohibit landlords from evicting tenants solely because they are living in the U.S. illegally.[1] The bill also prohibits landlords from reporting or threatening to report a tenant’s immigration status to authorities as a means of …
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Crime Free Housing, a relatively recent phenomena, has begun to spread through Illinois as well as many other states. However, what does that mean for local residents? Why has it proven so divisive? Sherer Law Offices is here to walk you through why some people are praising the Crime Free Housing initiative while others condemn …
The exchange of engagement and wedding rings is a symbolic and important part of many relationships, but what happens to them if a marriage or engagement ends? [1] ENGAGEMENT RINGS Illinois courts identify engagement rings as gifts made in the contemplation of marriage. Courts recognize that, since an engagement ring is a gift given in …
Whether you are a landlord or a tenant, the eviction process can often feel confusing and downright unfair. A tenant may feel as though they are being taken advantage of or being preyed upon during a vulnerable time in their life. A landlord may feel as though the process is overly bureaucratic and requires too …
Eviction: What Every Landlord and Tenant Need to Know Read More »
On February 7, 2019, the Illinois senate voted and passed Senate Bill 1, which proposes to raise the current minimum wage from $8.25 to $15.00/hour.[1] If signed into law, the plan would be to gradually increase the minimum wage each year until it reaches $15.00/hour in 2025. The current proposal would increase the minimum wage to $9.25/hour …
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Estate planning is essentially the process of filling out the correct paperwork and working with an attorney to ensure your final wishes are carried out. While it may seem confusing at first glance, with the proper help and knowledge, estate planning can be taken care of with relative ease. It is important that everyone take …
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If you’re starting a small business, one of your first questions is probably whether you should establish your company as an LLC. It can be a bit of a bureaucratic nightmare and it’s another expense you have to consider, along with all the other costs associated with getting your business up and running (business cards, …
We all thought our lives would be set by the time we hit our 50s – that we would have it all figured out. But life doesn’t work that way. No matter what our age, there are always things that can surprise us, and that can include divorce. Is Divorce the Same at Any Age? …
In a 2014 survey, one in three people admitted to “cheating” financially on their spouse. It could be anything from hiding bills from their spouse to lying about how much money they make or how much debt they have, to something as big as hiding assets from their spouse. But everything tends to come out during …
What if You Discover Hidden Assets During Your Divorce? Read More »
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