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A homeowner in Illinois wants to apply for the General Homestead Exemption. Which requirement must be met?

Correct Answer

C) The property must be the owner's principal residence as of January 1

The General Homestead Exemption requires that the property be the owner's principal residence as of January 1 of the tax year.

Answer Options
A
The property must be worth less than $250,000
B
The owner must be at least 65 years old
C
The property must be the owner's principal residence as of January 1
D
The owner must have owned the property for at least 5 years

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Related Concepts

A quitclaim deed transfers whatever interest the grantor may have in a property without making any warranties or guarantees about the quality of title. It offers the least protection to the grantee.

Recording is the act of placing a document in the public records at the county recorder's office to give constructive notice to the world of an interest in real property. Recording protects the holder's interest against subsequent claims.

A special warranty deed guarantees that the grantor has not caused any title defects during their period of ownership, but does not warrant against defects that existed before the grantor acquired the property.

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