I would need to see your lease before I can provide you with a proper response. While there may be nothing prohibiting smoking in your lease, there...

If there is no contract that allows her to keep more than the $1k non-refundable deposit, she may not be able to keep the deposit. An attorney...

Can my wife sue if she was let go after complaining about no hot water and roaches at her job??

It depends on whether she was an At-Will employee or a contract employee. Most people in the US are considered to be At-Will employees. This means...

Is this legal contact in il. state?

I would need more information in order to provide you with a complete response. However, if a contract is entered into under duress or there is no...

My dog bite somebody. The victim tried to sue me at first but they changed their mind and closed the case. Can I still be sued?

I would need more information. If the case was dismissed with prejudice, they cannot sue you again. However, if it was dismissed without prejudice...

If a plaintiff lies in multiple areas of the counts in their complaint to a defendant, what should be done?

The is a very broad question. Pleadings are typically drafted upon "information and belief", meaning that some statements may not be accurate. The...

What are my rights when my landlord confirmed decrease in rent via text, then via email claims "she can not offer a decrease"

Unfortunately, litigation is never black or white. However, there appears to be a strong argument that you are entitled to the rent decrease....

How about a class action law suit for what amounts to extortion?

While you may have a personal claim, your individual matter would not rise to the level of meeting class action requirements. Four legal...

The real issue here is "do you have any damages?" A lawsuit is always made up of 2 parts, liability and damages. So, liability is "who's at fault?"...

My roof is buckling and the the plywood the nails was not int he rafters?

More factual information is needed before can provide a complete response. However, you have to establish the causes of action. Are you alleging...