Pissed Condo Owner

[pissedcondowner]

Bought condo in Cook County, IL in 2005.. Recently discovered developer filed condo declaration under non- existing company. The project will NEVER be done. The developer was a practicing atty at that time. The legal docs are signed by his attorney, notary public, and developer... stating this info is true. I have come to find out they are all friennds, even fb friends. Can I sue them each for fraud in small claims court? I am legally disabled and can not afford an atty. Additionally, he refuses to turn over the association to the owners. 8 unit bldg wirh 2 condo owners with now six Section 8 rentals. I have lost my money on this dump and no way to sell. At this point I just want out and some money back. I have 4+ years of perfect mortgage payments in the toilet.... and I'm pissed!!!
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Any advice???

 

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If you want to go the small claims route, you'll have to check the amount of money you can claim since the court's limit is probably far less than you invested.

Chances of involving the notary public are iffy. You'd have to prove that she or he knew fraud was involved and willingly participated.

If you want to take the case to criminal court, you have to get an attorney. Check with the bar association to check if any attorneys are listed who work pro bono (free).

What kind of research did you do before you invested?