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IL SB2597

Bill

Status

Passed

7/16/2014

Primary Sponsor

Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant

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Origin

Senate

98th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the Residential Real Property Disclosure Act to require sellers to disclose material defects in windows and doors as part of Item 6 of the disclosure report form.

  • Adds "windows, doors" to the list of structural elements that sellers must report awareness of material defects in, alongside walls and floors.

  • Requires sellers to provide explanations for any "yes" or "not applicable" responses regarding material defects, including those related to windows and doors.

  • Clarifies that disclosures are based on seller's actual knowledge without requiring specific investigation, and that buyers may choose to purchase property "as is" despite disclosed defects.

  • Establishes seller liability for continuing obligations to disclose material defects to prospective buyers even after the initial report is delivered.

Legislative Description

PROPERTY-DOOR & WINDOW DEFECTS

Last Action

Public Act . . . . . . . . . 98-0754

7/16/2014

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/23/2014
Rules3/4/2014
Judiciary1/29/2014
Assignments10/9/2013

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