Illinois § 35

Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 35, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 35.

Cancellation of a distressed property conveyance contract. (a) In addition to any other right of rescission, the owner of the distressed property has the right to cancel any contract with a distressed property purchaser until midnight of the fifth business day following the day on which the owner of the distressed property signs a contract that complies with Sections 25 and 30 or until 8:00 a.m. on the last day of the period during which the owner of the distressed property has a right of redemption under the Illinois Mortgage Foreclosure Law or the Property Tax Code, whichever occurs first. (b) Cancellation occurs when the owner of the distressed property delivers, by any means, written notice of cancellation to the address specified in the distressed property conveyance contract. (c) A notice of cancellation given by the owner of the distressed property need not take the particular form as provided with the distressed property conveyance contract. (d) Within 10 days following receipt of a notice of cancellation given in accordance with this Section, the distressed property purchaser shall return, without condition, any original contract and any other documents signed by the owner of the distressed property. (Source: P.A. 94-822, eff. 1-1-07.)

Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 35

What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 35 cover?

Section 35 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.

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