Matthew A. Quick, Esq.

By Matthew A. Quick
The court in Mostardi-Platt Associates, Inc v Czerniejewski held: a company that provides services that do not result in any improvement to land or in any benefit to the landowner, such as an environmental consulting company, are not the type of services for which a lien can be filed and enforced under [...]

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By Matthew A. Quick
The case of Board of Managers of Hidden Lake Townhome Owners Association v Green Trails Improvement Association shows the importance of understanding the difference between a license and a covenant. A license is permission to use another’s property, but is generally revocable or has a specific termination date. A covenant [...]

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By Matthew A. Quick
In light of the decision in Cook County Board of Review v Property Tax Appeal Board, if a violation of uniformity (an unfair assessment when considering the value of comparable properties) is proven by clear and convincing evidence to a property tax appeal board, then property is not equitably assessed for levying [...]

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By Matthew A. Quick
In City of Chicago v Prologis , Tax Increment Financing Bonds (commonly known as “TIF Bonds”), which are created to finance current municipal improvements and are repaid on the tax gain resulting from the improvements, were used to redevelop land bordering O’Hare Airport. The City of Chicago filed a condemnation action [...]

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By Matthew A. Quick
In light of the holding in Weydert Homes, Inc v Kammes, No. 2-08-0768, a contractor’s statement under oath is not sufficient to fulfill the requirements of the Mechanic’s Lien Act if it does not contain a notary’s signature and seal. The failure to secure a notary’s signature and seal renders a [...]

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