Real Estate Litigation

02/20/2025bhorwitz

In two separate legal actions, property owners in Cook County, Illinois, have filed lawsuits against @PROPERTIES, alleging misconduct and deceptive business practices. The cases highlight how realtors may fail in their duty to protect property owners, leading to financial loss and legal complications.

Key Allegations

  • Fraudulent Tenant Placements – Realtors allegedly facilitated leases with tenants who
    had severe financial and legal issues, including prior evictions, bankruptcies, and criminal
    charges, without disclosing these facts to the property owners.
  • Dual Representation Without Disclosure – The realtors acted as agents for both the
    landlords and tenants without informing the property owners, creating a conflict of
    interest.
  • Failure to Conduct Proper Background Checks – Misrepresentation of tenant
    qualifications resulted in financial loss for property owners, including unpaid rent and
    costly eviction proceedings.
  • Pressure Tactics & Misleading Information – Realtors allegedly used high-pressure
    sales tactics and provided misleading assurances to property owners, inducing them to
    sign lease agreements under false pretenses.