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At a brokerage compliance review focused on attorney review in standard residential contract practice in Kane County, these statements are discussed. Each of the following statements is accurate under current Illinois law EXCEPT:
Correct Answer
D) Yes. Illinois statutes automatically impose attorney review on every real estate contract in the state.
This choice is wrong because it treats a contract or form practice as though it were a statewide Illinois statute. The accurate Illinois rule is explained in the correct answer. The other choices describe accurate Illinois rules.
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A
The standard clause typically gives 5 business days for attorney review.B
During review, an attorney may approve the contract, propose modifications, or disapprove/cancel it as allowed by the clause language.C
No. The objection must be delivered within the review period to preserve attorney-review rights.D
Yes. Illinois statutes automatically impose attorney review on every real estate contract in the state.Why This Is the Correct Answer
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