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Alexander Gregory Rozman
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What can I do about illegal electrical hookups that aren't part of my rental unit being charged to my Electrical Account?

Asked by a user in Chicago, IL - almost 3 years ago.

Your first option is to file a lawsuit against the landlord or seek a legal aide society that may take your case pro bono if you do not have the financial means to hire an attorney. You should also consider contacting a Chicago Agency such as the Chicago Department of Consumer Protection which may advocate on your behalf and obtain a fine against the landlord. Here is their website: http://egov.cityofchicago.org/city/webportal/portalEntityHomeAction.do?entityName=Consumer+Services&...

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I live in Illinois, father lives in Georgia, the state was lax to say the least with help, any other agency that will get result

Asked by a user in Chicago, IL - almost 3 years ago.

Have you contacted the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services? Here is their website: http://www.hfs.illinois.gov While the courts cannot force the father to have visitation with his son, it is the law that he pays child support. If you do not receive help from the IL Dept of HFS, you can go to file your own motion in court for child support or contact a private attorney or a legal aide society.

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I live in my 2 unit building, my tenant has not paid his rent, can I change his lock after giving him notice? Lease is up 08/01

Asked by a user in Chicago, IL - almost 3 years ago.

You are asking for trouble by locking him out and the best route is to either pursue an eviction action in court after properly serving him with the notice or waiting out the period and negotiating with him to vacate the premises after which time you can sue him for past due rent and any damages plus any holdover tenancy rent amounts listed in your lease. The law frowns upon self-help or taking matters into your own hands and thus a court order or voluntary move-out is the way to go rather...

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If a person is seperated frm their wife for more than 7yrs is it then considered a leagel divoce?

Asked by a user in Chicago, IL - almost 3 years ago.

The marriage remains valid until a court with subject matter and personal jurisdiction enters a judgment for the dissolution of the marriage. No amount of years separated will function as a legal divorce without a court order. Practically speaking, a divorce can be finished by publication or default if the wife does not respond. Also note that grounds for dissolution are considered less by the court if there are no child issues involved. If you cannot afford an attorney, you can always go...

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How do I cancel a cleaning contract?

Asked by a user in Illinois - almost 3 years ago.

You are correct that you have to first look to the actual terms of the contract regarding early termination. Common law states that the cleaner has to accomplish "substantial performance" and have the right to cure any reasonable defects in a reasonable amount of time. In this case, I need to know more facts regarding why you are not satisfied with the service. Did they do something so egregious as to warrant an immediate termination. The question has to do with the "reasonableness" of...

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