Illinois § 21-390
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 21-390, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21-390.
Effect of receipt of redemption money, forfeiture, withdrawal or return of certificate. The receipt of the redemption money on any property by any purchaser or assignee, on account of any forfeiture or withdrawal, or the return of the certificate of purchase, withdrawal or forfeiture for cancellation, shall operate as a release of the claim to the property under, or by virtue of, the purchase, withdrawal or forfeiture. However, when a certificate of purchase has been recorded in the office of the county recorder by any city, incorporated town or village with 1,000,000 or more inhabitants in which the property is situated, the recording of a certificate by the County Clerk, reciting the cancellation of the certificate of purchase on the tax judgment, sale, redemption and forfeiture record, shall operate as a release of the lien of the city, incorporated town, or village under the certificate of purchase. (Source: P.A. 83-358; 88-455.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 21-390
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 21-390 cover?
Section 21-390 is part of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the codified statutory law of Illinois. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Illinois § 21-390?
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Is this the official text of Illinois law?
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How does Illinois § 21-390 apply to my situation?
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