Municipalities, Counties, Townships

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ATG receives numerous claims each year relating to building code violations, many of which are denied. The basis for the denial is usually that no document has been recorded reflecting the...

Attorneys should be aware of some nuances related to Non-Metered Account Chicago Water Certificates. Non-...

Please process all remaining declarations before March 1, 2017, as the Fill-in Form Program will no longer be available after that date. If the county in which you are filing the property tax...

 

MUNICIPALITIES AND CONVEYANCES OF REAL ESTATE
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Delinquent water bills pose ongoing challenges in real estate transactions. A municipality or county must record a lien to collect payment for delinquent water charges from a new owner. For a...

ATG frequently receives claims for unpaid utility bills. The majority of these claims are for unpaid water bills. These claims are especially prevalent in short sale transactions and transactions...

Effective August 8, 2015 - Applies Only to Property Located in the City of Chicago 

The City of Chicago requires a Full Payment Certificate (FPC) for all transfers of real estate. An FPC...