One of the common requirements of selling a residential one to five unit properties (excluding condos and co-ops) is to obtain from the City of Chicago and provide to a buyer a Certificate of Zoning Compliance. The “Zoning Cert” certifies the … Continue reading →
This fall, the City of Chicago passed an ordinance to repeal the Multiple Dwelling Registration provisions pursuant to Chapter 13-10 of the City Code. The City Department of Buildings sent out a notice indicating that the old requirement for owners … Continue reading →
The City of Chicago Full Payment Certificate for Water For every real estate closing that takes place in the City of Chicago, a seller must produce a “Full Payment Certificate” from the City’s Department of Finance indicating that all water … Continue reading →
