Earlier this year, we added a terrific new member to the Erwin Law Team – Stephen T. Blackburn. And while you can find his ‘official’ bio at erwinlawfirm.com, we thought his answers to the following questions might help you to get to know the ‘real’ him … Do you have any nicknames? So, so many, […]
The new Northwest Side Housing Ordinance (Right of First Refusal) is having a huge impact on real estate in the Logan Square, Humboldt Park, Avondale, Hermosa and West Town neighborhoods. There are lots of layers to this law, and its stringent restrictions could lead to long and frustrating transaction timelines. At Erwin Law, we’ve developed […]
Late last year, we added a phenomenal new member to the Erwin Law Team -- Elea Nielsen. And while you can find her ‘official’ bio at erwinlawfirm.com, we thought her answers to the following questions provide a better understanding of who she is … and what makes her tick! Where did you get your law […]
Erwin Law Founder James Erwin recently sat down with Tom Shallcross and Mark Finley on their Straight Up Chicago Investor podcast to discuss all things real estate. Take a listen: Episode 330: James Erwin
The US government recently passed a new law aimed at reducing dark money activities such as the financing of terrorist organizations and money laundering. This legislation, known as the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) will be administered by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, otherwise known to most as FinCEN. It takes effect January 1, 2024. This […]
When navigating the seas of professional writing, it's crucial to be mindful of phrasing. A commonly-used phrase, "please advise," can sometimes, inadvertently, lead to choppy waters. Here's why you may want to reconsider using it in your professional emails, legal documents, or other correspondences. The Ambiguity of the Ask "Please advise" is a blanket […]
While most of the communications you receive from Erwin Law are informational or educational in nature, this one’s a bit more personal... 2022 marks Erwin Law’s 30th Anniversary. And I find myself feeling overwhelmed with gratitude. I’ve been blessed with a wildly supportive, very understanding family that has made many sacrifices to ensure the Firm’s success … […]
Housing providers in Chicago should be aware of a pilot program being initiated by the US Department of Housing in the first half of 2022. The “Right to Counsel” program is designed to ensure low-income tenants will be provided with legal counsel in eviction cases and is being funded, in part, with an $8 million […]
Evictions in Chicago are taking longer than ever before – five or six months, at the earliest. If negotiating with your tenant hasn’t been fruitful, you should consider beginning the eviction process immediately. Starting the process shouldn’t keep you from continuing to try and negotiate an amicable termination of the tenancy – in fact, in […]
Some form of eviction moratorium has been in place for the last 18 months in Illinois. As one of the last remaining states with an eviction moratorium in place, the Illinois Moratorium expired as of October 4, 2021.