GODRE
GODRE: GUIDANCE ON DISTRESS REAL ESTATE
Non-Profit inspired by the Christian faith Assisting Illinois Distress Real Estate Owners with Community and Legal Resources
HOW To RESTORE DISTRESS REAL ESTATE
Steps To Restoring Distress Real Estate
THOUSANDS OF IILLINOIS PROPERTY OWNERS RISK LOSING THEIR PROPERTY AT TAX SALES
THOUSANDS OF IILLINOIS PROPERTY OWNERS RISK LOSING THEIR PROPERTY AT TAX SALES
SPECIALIZED ATTORNEYS
Attorneys play a crucial role in helping distressed property owners navigate legal challenges and potentially save their property. Here are 10 ways attorneys can assist distressed property owners in court:
1. Stop Foreclosure with Legal Defenses
- Attorneys can challenge procedural errors in foreclosure filings, such as improper notices or violations of state foreclosure laws.
- They can use defenses like "robo-signing", where banks fail to properly verify foreclosure documents.
Ways a property owner could lose their distressed property:
- Tax Foreclosure – If property taxes remain unpaid, the government can place a tax lien on the property and eventually auction it off to recover the delinquent taxes.
- Mortgage Foreclosure – If the owner defaults on mortgage payments, the lender can initiate foreclosure proceedings and seize the property.
- Mechanic’s Lien Foreclosure – Contractors or repairmen who have not been paid for services can place a mechanic's lien on the property and force its sale.
- Code Violations & Condemnation – If a property is in severe disrepair and violates building codes, the city may condemn it and take ownership or demolish it.
Each of these scenarios represents a different legal and financial risk, emphasizing the importance of staying current with taxes, mortgages, and property maintenance.
THOUSANDS OF IILLINOIS PROPERTY OWNERS RISK LOSING THEIR PROPERTY AT TAX SALES
THOUSANDS OF IILLINOIS PROPERTY OWNERS RISK LOSING THEIR PROPERTY AT TAX SALES
THOUSANDS OF IILLINOIS PROPERTY OWNERS RISK LOSING THEIR PROPERTY AT TAX SALES
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Delinquent Property Tax Sale:
In Illinois, property owners who are delinquent on their property taxes risk losing their property through a tax sale. However, there are steps they can take to protect their property from tax buyers.
- Determine Who Bought the Tax Lien – Identify the tax buyer by checking with the county clerk’s office.
- Understand the Redemption Period – Illinois law gives property owners time to reclaim their property by paying off the debt.
- Pay the Redemption Amount – This includes the original tax debt, interest, penalties, and fees.
- Partial Payments are not allowed – Illinois does not all allow incremental payments toward the redemption amount.
- Challenge the Tax Sale (if necessary) – If there were legal errors in the tax sale, you may have grounds to contest it.
- Negotiate with the Tax Buyer – Some tax buyers may agree to payment arrangements.
- Apply for a Hardship Redemption Extension – You may request an extension based on financial hardship.
- Avoid Letting the Redemption Period Expire – Once the redemption deadline passes, the tax buyer can take ownership.
- Attend the Court Hearing (if needed) – The tax buyer must go through court to get the deed; you may have one last chance to object.
- Prevent Future Delinquency – Set up automatic payments, escrow accounts, or budgeting strategies to avoid future tax issues.
Taking action as early as possible increases the chances of saving the property. Would you like help with any specific step?
(GODRE) GUIDANCE ON DISTRESS REAL ESTATE
WE HELP PROPERTY OWNERS
WE HELP PROPERTY OWNERS
WE HELP PROPERTY OWNERS
GODRE assists tax-delinquent property owners in preventing the loss of their property. Committed to uplifting the underprivileged, we provide essential resources and education. We empower PRO-SE (self-represented) owners and connect Illinois property owners with top law firms specializing in delinquent property tax matters.
WHY GODRE?
WE HELP PROPERTY OWNERS
WE HELP PROPERTY OWNERS
A Non-Profit Christian Organization founded in 2020 by Christian Community Leaders which consist of Faith Leaders and Real Estate Attorneys. Illinois has the highest property taxes in the nation—and every year 50,000 property owners are losing their homes due to delinquent taxes—GODRE is dedicated to supporting property owners by providing essential resources and guidance.
Our Team Of Attorneys
WE HELP PROPERTY OWNERS
Our Team Of Attorneys
Our team of community leaders and dedicated attorneys consists of passionate Christians committed to making a difference in Illinois. GODRE is devoted to helping tax-delinquent property owners by providing court petition solutions and tax appeal support to reduce Illinois’ high property taxes.
TAX BUYERS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO MAKE FILING ERRORS
Failure to Provide Proper Notice
Failure to Provide Proper Notice – Not properly notifying the property owner and other interested parties.
Incorrect or Incomplete Service of Notice
Incorrect or Incomplete Service of Notice – Failing to serve notice in the legally required manner.
Inaccurate Tax Sale Records
Inaccurate Tax Sale Records – Filing petitions with incorrect information about the tax sale.
Failure to Publish Required Notices
Failure to Publish Required Notices – Not publishing legal notices in the correct newspaper or within the required time. l
Improper Redemption Amount
Improper Redemption Amount Calculation – Overcharging or miscalculating the redemption amount owed.
Failure to Follow Redemption
Failure to Follow Redemption Period Rules – Attempting to obtain a tax deed before the legally allowed redemption period expires. and (many more) speak to a Representative