Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Illinois

non disclosure of structural damage

I found out a few months after purchasing my condo that it needed major structural repairs(it was sinking). A special assessment collected some money from the unit owners, including the ones I bought the condo from, however, it wasn't enough. Now they are creating a new special assessment. Shouldn't this problem have been disclosed to me before purchase?


Asked on 10/16/06, 5:25 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Thomas Moens Moens Law Offices, Chartered

Re: non disclosure of structural damage

How do I put this politely? I can't--you're damn right there should have been disclosure. The statute of limitations to file suit could be as short as one year, so do not delay in contacting an attorney.

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Answered on 10/17/06, 11:53 am
Zedrick Braden III Ainsworth & Associates PC

Re: non disclosure of structural damage

In my opinion, there should have been full

disclosure of this defect at the time you

purchased the condo. It appears as if your

only way out is to file a lawsuit against your

seller. Will be happy to answer any additional

questions that you may have.

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Answered on 10/17/06, 5:34 am


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