East St. Louis |
Code of Ordinances |
Chapter 42. CONSUMER PROTECTION |
Article III. INSTALLMENT SALES |
Division 2. TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF INSTALLMENT CONTRACT SALES |
§ 42-103. Contractual disclosures required.
Every contract for the sale of a dwelling structure by installment sale shall clearly and conspicuously disclose the following:
(1)
The price of the dwelling structure;
(2)
The amount of the periodic payment;
(3)
The amount that will be charged periodically for the first year to pay real estate taxes;
(4)
The amount that will be charged periodically for the first year to pay insurance;
(5)
A statement that the amounts listed in subsections (3) and (4) of this section are subject to change each year;
(6)
The assessed value of the property as set forth on the real estate tax bill for the year immediately prior to the sale;
(7)
The amount of real estate taxes for the year immediately prior to the sale;
(8)
Any unpaid amounts owing on prior real estate taxes;
(9)
The amount of the annual insurance payment for the year immediately prior to the sale;
(10)
The type of insurance coverage that will be required or provided;
(11)
The seller's interest in the structure being sold;
(12)
Any known liens or mortgages or other title limitations existing on the property and an explanation of the meaning of such liens, mortgages or title limitations;
(13)
The interest rate being charged, expressed as an annual percentage rate;
(14)
An explanation as to when the buyer will obtain the title; and
(15)
An explanation of the consequences of the failure of the buyer to make timely payments before the title is transferred.
(Ord. No. 94-10041, § 4, 10-19-1994)