Housing discrimination is illegal in Illinois the same as it is throughout the rest of the country. This includes public housing, private housing and any housing that gets federal funding. To protect tenants against this type of discrimination, the Fair Housing...
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Be aware of HOA requirements
If you are among the many Michigan residents who enjoy the convenience of living in a master-planned community, chances are, you have a homeowner’s association. The entity’s goal is to uphold community covenants, maintain common areas and keep the peace between...
Characteristics of successful business partnerships
For many Illinois entrepreneurs, partnerships offer the power of two or more great minds working together towards a shared vision. Having someone to bounce ideas off, offer theories and provide an anchor when you hit a roadblock can benefit the venture and the bottom...
Do you know how to help condo tenants adjust to your HOA?
As part of being on an HOA board of directors in Michigan, there is a lot to do to keep members happy. To help with this, it is best to give new members a good idea of how they can make working with your organization easier. The Homeowners Protection Bureau, LLC,...
Network and deceased singer’s estate at odds
Individuals and businesses in Illinois know that the way a contract is worded can make a big difference in how it may be interpreted and, therefore, how much protection it may provide one of the parties if a dispute ever arises. People should also be aware that they...
What is insurance fraud, and how can you recognize it?
Insurance fraud is an issue not only in Michigan and Illinois but around the country. It is not only insurance companies and their employees, like you, who pay the price but the general public as well. According to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners,...
Is an oral contract valid?
If you have a business in Illinois, you may use many different types of contracts. One such type is an oral contract. This is simply an agreement you talk over with someone else where you both agree to terms and the exchange of something valuable. It is the same as a...
Joint venture vs. Business Merger: What you should know
Whether you have just started a new business or you are currently running a successful company, you may be looking at how you can take your venture to the next level. Both joint ventures and business mergers can help enhance the power of a company. Although these...
Can you legally break an employment contract?
Whether you are an employer or employee, when you sign an employment contract, you make a legal agreement. Breaking such a contract is difficult regardless of whether you live in Detroit or Chicago or anywhere else. Contract laws are fairly specific and strong....
What makes a trade practice deceptive?
It is a common marketing practice among business owners in Michigan and Illinois to emphasize the positive aspects of the products and services on offer, while paying as little attention as possible to the negative aspects. You may wonder if this represents...