Illinois Law: Use of Proceeds Clauses

This imaginary case serves as a great reminder that precise drafting and prompt enforcement of use‑of‑proceeds covenants can make—or break—a commercial real‑estate loan recovery. CASE FACTS AY Properties, LLC advanced a $2.5 million construction loan to DS Investments, Inc. for the development of a mixed‑use retail property in Chicago, Illinois. Under the loan agreement, disbursements were conditioned strictly […]