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26. Mediation: More Documents Needed
    This mediation scenario outlines what happens when the lender needs more documents from the client.
    Author: Chicago Volunteer Legal Services
    Updated: 08/18/2011
27. Mediation: Bank's Attorney Does Not Agree to a Second Mediation
    This mediation scenario describes what to do if the other side does not agree to another mediation.
    Author: Chicago Volunteer Legal Services
    Updated: 08/18/2011
28. Mediation: Bullying Your Client
    This mediation scenario outlines what to do when the other side starts bullying your client with questions.
    Author: Chicago Volunteer Legal Services
    Updated: 08/18/2011
29. Mediation: Getting a Job in the Future
    This mediation scenario outlines what to do if your client is likely to get a job in the near future.
    Author: Chicago Volunteer Legal Services
    Updated: 08/18/2011
30. Mediation: Denied for HAMP Modification
    This mediation scenario outlines what happens when your client's HAMP modification is denied and the remaining options for your client.
    Author: Chicago Volunteer Legal Services
    Updated: 08/18/2011
31. Mediation: Investor Doesn't Do HAMP
    This mediation scenario outlines what happens when an investor does not participate in HAMP.
    Author: Chicago Volunteer Legal Services
    Updated: 08/18/2011
32. Mediation: Dignified Exit
    This mediation scenario outlines what do to if your clients only option is to relinquish the home.
    Author: Chicago Volunteer Legal Services
    Updated: 08/18/2011
33. Federally Assisted Housing
    General information about federal, state and local public housing programs
    Author: Revisions contributed by, Housing Law Project of the Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
    Updated: 08/04/2011
34. Mortgage Foreclosure
    Illinois law on foreclosure process, defendant's options and defenses, and foreclosure scams.
    Author: Revisions contributed by, Jim Brady, Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
    Updated: 08/02/2011
35. Mortgage Foreclosure Timeline
    Explains the steps involved in a foreclosure and how long it will take if you don't fight it
    Author: Horizon Legal Center
    Updated: 06/10/2011
36. Leasing an Apartment
    Information about tenant rights, leases, landlord duties, security deposits, evictions, and utilities.
    Author: Land of Lincoln Legal Assistance Foundation
    Updated: 06/10/2011
37. Motion and Order for Special Process Server - Sample Forms
    Forms for issuing a special process server, including a motion, notice of motion and order
    Author: Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
    Updated: 06/02/2011
38. Cook County Mortgage Foreclosure Mediation Program -- Volunteer Training
    Training on representing homeowners in Cook County's Mortgage Foreclosure Mediation Program
    Presenter(s): Chicago Volunteer Legal Services Foundation
    Updated: 04/29/2011
39. Representing First-Time Homebuyers Training Session
    Training on representing first-time homebuyers
    Presenter(s): The Law Project
    Updated: 04/11/2011
40. CBA Legal Aid Committee Meeting- 2010 Highlights from the Field
    Overview of the 2010 accomplishments of some of Chicago legal aid programs
    Presenter(s): The Chicago Bar Association & The Chicago Bar Foundation
    Updated: 03/01/2011
41. Disability Rights Consortium: Housing Discrimination
    Webcast discussing housing discrimination
    Presenter(s): Equip for Equality
    Updated: 01/28/2011
42. Volunteer Training - Micah Legal Aid and REACH Legal Clinic
    Training for attorneys interested in volunteering with Micah Legal Aid and/or the REACH Legal Clinic
    Presenter(s): Legal Aid Bureau of Metropolitan Family Services
    Updated: 01/27/2011
43. Holistic Advocacy
    Directory of non-legal support services for use by legal aid attorneys
    Author: Illinois Legal Aid Online
    Updated: 01/21/2011
44. CBA Legal Aid Committee Meeting- Tax Issues and Resources for Attorneys
    An overview of some general tax issues in areas such as divorce, custody, immigration, employment and consumer law as well as resources to assist low-income people with tax issues
    Presenter(s): The Chicago Bar Association & The Chicago Bar Foundation
    Updated: 01/21/2011
45. JusticeCorps Volunteer Training on Mortgage Foreclosure
    Training for the new JusticeCorps program that allows law students to assist in the Cook County Foreclosure Mediation Program
    Presenter(s): The Chicago Bar Foundation
    Updated: 01/21/2011
46. CBA Legal Aid Committee Meeting- Resources to Assist Your Legal Aid Client In Crisis
    Discussion on some of the options in the Chicago area to find help for your legal aid client with these more exigent needs
    Presenter(s): The Chicago Bar Association
    Updated: 12/20/2010
47. LAF Housing Training
    Training on housing law
    Presenter(s): Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
    Updated: 11/17/2010
48. Senior Tax Opportunity Program (STOP)
    Explains what is the Senior Tax Opportunity Program (STOP) and how it reaches out to Cook County senior citizens in danger of losing their homes due to delinquent property tax bills
    Presenter(s): Center for Disability and Elder Law
    Updated: 09/23/2010
49. Protecting the Rights of Tenants Living in Buildings in Foreclosure During and After the Foreclosure Process
    Overview of LCBH's 2009 Report "Chicago Apartment Building Foreclosures: Impact on Tenants"
    Presenter(s): Lawyers Committee for Better Housing
    Updated: 09/20/2010
50. Illinois Landlord Tenant Eviction Notices
    A summary of Illinois law governing landlord tenant eviction notices: 5-day, 10-day and 30-day notices
    Author: Diane E. Thompson, Land of Lincoln Legal Assistance Foundation
    Updated: 09/03/2010
51. Building the House - Supportive Services in Permanent Housing
    Workshop on helping Chicago's homeless service providers
    Presenter(s): Natalie Hutchinson and Ann Bihrle, Lakefront Supportive Housing
    Updated: 08/03/2010
52. Cook County Mortgage Foreclosure Mediation Program -- Volunteer Training
    In 2010, the Circuit Court of Cook County initiated the Cook County Mortgage Foreclosure Mediation Program. This training discusses what the Mediation Program is and how an attorney can take part in this program.
    Presenter(s): Chicago Volunteer Legal Services
    Updated: 06/22/2010
53. Renter's Handbook
    Information for renters about landlord-tenant relations, security deposits, repairs, safety codes, evictions and leases.
    Author: Prairie State Legal Services
    Updated: 05/05/2010
54. Disaster Legal Services Manual
    Provides general information helpful to disaster relief in Illinois on various topics, including public benefits, housing, consumer protection, and other vital issues
    Author: The Illinois State Bar Association
    Updated: 04/08/2010
55. Chicago Tenants Rights Hotline Volunteer Training
    This webcast is a training for MTO’s Chicago Tenants Rights Hotline Volunteers. MTO’s Citywide Tenants Rights Hotline serves as a first point of contact for Chicago tenants.
    Presenter(s): Metropolitan Tenants Organization
    Updated: 04/01/2010
56. Stay Eviction Packet
    HotDoc interview to create: Motion for More Time to Move Out and a Notice of Motion
    Author: Illinois Legal Aid Online
    Updated: 03/30/2010
57. Homeless Minor Partial Emancipation Packet
    HotDoc interview to create: Petition and Notices necessary for partial emancipation of a homeless minor for purposes of receiving transitional housing services.
    Author: Beth Cunningham, Chicago Coalition for the Homeless, and Illinois Legal Aid Online
    Updated: 03/25/2010
58. Eviction Defense and Discovery Packet
    HotDoc interview to create: Motion to Dismiss, Answer with Affirmative Defenses and Counterclaims, Interrogatories, Requests to Produce, Notice of Deposition, Appearance, Transfer Order
    Author: Illinois Legal Aid Online
    Updated: 02/10/2010
59. Housing Choice Voucher Program Guidebook
    Information on the administration of tenant based subsidy programs, specifically Section 8
    Author: US Department of Housing and Urban Development
    Updated: 01/20/2010
60. Occupancy Requirements of Subsidized Multifamily Housing Programs
    Information on the occupancy requirements and procedures governing HUD-subsidized multifamily housing programs
    Author: US Department of Housing and Urban Development
    Updated: 01/20/2010
61. Eviction Defense Training Manual
    The training manual for LCBH's Attorney-of-the-Day Eviction Defense project with information on pleadings, defenses, trial preparation, and post judgment motions
    Author: Lawyers' Committee for Better Housing
    Updated: 01/07/2010
62. Representing Landlords in Eviction Cases
    Attorney Wayne Shapiro will be focusing on what you need to know to evict a tenant.
    Presenter(s): Chicago Volunteer Legal Services
    Updated: 11/17/2009
63. Representing Low-Income Tenants in Eviction Court
    This training covers the basics of landlord-tenant law and procedure as well as providing an overview of how volunteers can get involved in pro bono activities through LCBH.
    Presenter(s): Lawyers' Committee for Better Housing, Inc.
    Updated: 10/29/2009
64. Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program in Cook County
    This training will include a presentation by our HPRP Legal Services Provider (CARPLS) on eviction and foreclosure proceedings, a description of the legal services provided through CARPLS under HPRP, and the referral process.
    Presenter(s): CARPLS
    Updated: 10/09/2009
65. CBA Legal Aid Committee Meeting: Update on Foreclosure
    Webcast of the September 2009 Chicago Bar Association Legal Aid Committee meeting. This training highlights 2009 updates to foreclosure law.
    Presenter(s): The Chicago Bar Foundation
    Updated: 09/09/2009
66. Mobile Home Parks and Illinois Law
    Information about Illinois law concerning mobile home parks, including renting a mobile home, evictions, security deposits, and sale of a mobile home.
    Author: Land of Lincoln Legal Assistance Foundation
    Updated: 08/06/2009
67. REACH Legal Clinic and Simple Divorce Program Training
    Video on family, consumer, and housing law issues for pro bono attorneys
    Presenter(s): REACH Legal Aid Clinic; Legal Aid Bureau
    Updated: 06/02/2009
68. Mortgage Loss Mitigation
    A training on how to work with lenders to get the best deal for a client who is behind on their mortgage or in foreclosure.
    Presenter(s): Chicago Volunteer Legal Services
    Updated: 05/05/2009
69. Senior Citizens Handbook - Assisted Living and Shared Housing
    Describes alternatives to nursing homes including who is eligible, services provided and residents' rights
    Author: Prairie State Legal Services
    Updated: 03/03/2009
70. How to Request an Informal Review if Your Application for Public Housing is Denied
    Information about informal reviews for Public Housing applicants whose applications are denied or were treated unfairly by the Housing Authority
    Author: Land of Lincoln Legal Assistance Foundation
    Updated: 01/13/2009
71. Foreclosure-related Eviction Training
    This training will focus on representing tenants who are being evicted either through a supplemental proceeding in a foreclosure case or a separate forcible entry and detainer action.
    Presenter(s): Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
    Updated: 12/15/2008
72. CARPLS Volunteer Training: Landlord-Tenant
    A Landlord-Tenant Training for volunteer attorneys at CARPLS.
    Presenter(s): CARPLS
    Updated: 12/15/2008
73. Youth Transitional Housing Programs
    A training covering the basics for a program interested in seeking licensing to be a YTHP.
    Presenter(s): Chicago Coalition for the Homeless Law Project
    Updated: 11/20/2008
74. Engaños en ejecución de préstamos hipotecarios
    Una transcripción para un video descubriendo unas tipos de engaños en ejecución hipotecaria
    Author: CBA-YLS Video Development Team
    Updated: 07/09/2008
75. Disabilities Guidebook: How to Protect and Enforce Your Rights Under the Illinois Human Rights Act
    Describes how disabled persons can enforce their rights under Illinois laws that protect against discrimination in employment, housing, access to financial credit, and the availability of public accommodations
    Author: David Wolowitz & Michael O'Connor, Prairie State Legal Services
    Updated: 06/02/2008
76. Motion in Limine - Confidential Informant's Statements Are Hearsay
    Sample Motion in Limine to exclude confidential statements in a forcible action in Cook County
    Author: Lawrence Wood, Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
    Updated: 04/07/2008
77. CHA Residential Lease Agreement
    A standard lease agreement with the CHA
    Author: Chicago Housing Authority
    Updated: 03/26/2008
78. CHA Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policy
    CHA manual for fiscal year 2009
    Author: Chicago Housing Authority
    Updated: 03/24/2008
79. Chicago Housing Authority Transfer Procedures
    Explains procedures to transfer within CHA
    Author: Chicago Housing Authority
    Updated: 02/26/2008
80. Lockout Packet
    HotDoc interview to create: Letter to landlord, Motion for Temporary Restraining Order, memorandum of law in support of TRO, Complaint, and related affidavits.
    Author: Illinois Legal Aid Online
    Updated: 01/30/2008
81. Housing Protections for Victims of Domestic and Sexual Violence
    Information about legal housing protections put in place to help victims of domestic and sexual violence escape abusive and dangerous situations
    Author: Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty Law
    Updated: 01/28/2008
82. Jury Selection Questions and Jury Profiles
    Sample questions for jury selection and descriptions of ideal jurors for defending an eviction case
    Author: Richard Wheelock, Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
    Updated: 12/13/2007
83. Defendant's Interrogatories to Plaintiff
    Sample defendant interrogatories to plaintiff in response to subsidized housing termination in Cook County
    Author: Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
    Updated: 11/28/2007
84. Defendant's First Motion and Order in Limine
    Sample motion to exclude gang affiliation as prejudicial in CHA forcible action
    Author: Lawrence Wood, Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
    Updated: 11/28/2007
85. Agreed Order with Leave to Reinstate
    Cook County court form for landlord/tenant eviction settlement and negotiation
    Author: Lawrence D. Wood, Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
    Updated: 11/21/2007
86. Emergency Motion for Appointment of Receiver
    Use this Motion to ask the court to appoint a receiver if your landlord has not paid the utility bills
    Author: Tammie Grossman, Prairie State Legal Services
    Updated: 11/21/2007
87. Agreed Order with No Serious Lease Violation
    Sample Cook County landlord/tenant agreed order with no serious violation of lease agreement
    Author: Lawrence D. Wood, Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
    Updated: 11/21/2007
88. Appearance and Jury Demand
    Appearance and Jury Demand for use in the Municipal Department, Cook County
    Author: Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
    Updated: 11/19/2007
89. Agreed Order - Continuation for Compliance
    Court form for eviction settlement and negotiation
    Author: Lawrence D. Wood, Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
    Updated: 11/15/2007
90. Summary of Law Regarding Illegal Lockouts
    A description of Illinois law about a landlord's illegal lockout of a tenant
    Author: Prairie State Legal Services
    Updated: 11/12/2007
91. Chicago Community Land Trust Buyers Attorney Training
    A webcast training about the function of the Chicago Community Land Trust
    Presenter(s): Community Economic Development Law Project
    Updated: 11/08/2007
92. Rescue Fraud: The New Face of Predatory Lending
    Explains rescue fraud and various possible claims against it, as well as legislative responses
    Author: Daniel Lindsey, LAF
    Updated: 10/12/2007
93. Home Equity Loans
    Information about consumer rights with regard to home equity loans.
    Author: Attorney Desk Reference Manual
    Updated: 10/11/2007
94. Motion for Consolidation
    Sample motion to consolidate eviction and quiet title actions
    Author: Daniel Lindsey, Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
    Updated: 09/27/2007
95. Response to Motion to Dismiss
    Sample response to lender and 3rd-party purchaser's motion to dismiss complaint to quiet title
    Author: Daniel Lindsey, Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
    Updated: 09/27/2007
96. Response to Motion for Use and Occupancy Pending Trial
    Sample response to motion for use and occupancy pending trial in an action to quite title alleging that sale of home was actually an equitable mortgage
    Author: Daniel Lindsey, Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
    Updated: 09/27/2007
97. Response to Motion for Use and Occupancy- Mortgage Foreclosure
    Sample response to motion for use and occupancy in mortgage foreclosure case alleging that mortgage was based on a forged deed
    Author: Daniel Lindsey, Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
    Updated: 09/27/2007
98. Response to 2-615 Motion to Dismiss
    Sample response to lender's motion to dismiss for complaint to quiet title alleging an equitable mortgage and unjust enrichment
    Author: Daniel Lindsey, Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
    Updated: 09/27/2007
99. Petition for Intervention and Motion to Vacate Default Judgment
    Sample petition for intervention with motion to vacate default judgment and for leave to answer in rescue fraud foreclosure case
    Author: Daniel Lindsey, Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
    Updated: 09/27/2007
100. Petition for Intervention - Pre-Judgment with Petitioner's Affidavit
     Sample petition for intervention in foreclosure on home resulting from rescue fraud equity stripping scheme
     Author: Daniel Lindsey, Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
     Updated: 09/27/2007

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