What can I do to safeguard myself if a contractor puts a lien or pursues legal action in case of dispute?

The first thing you should do is file a police report for trespassing and the theft of your door. If this results in a mechanic's lien or a...

Who holds the complete, final , signed original mortgage declaration?

The county Recorder of Deeds has the mortgage, and you can order a copy from them. The easiest way to get the other closing documents is to contact...

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Illinois foreclosure - searching for Illinois caselaw that supports opposition to substitution of party plaintiff

Substitution of parties is liberally granted, and all objections I've seen based solely on party substitution have been frivolous. A more fruitful...

When does possession change to the lender during a foreclosure?

You are correct that, at least for this purpose, you have possession of the property until thirty days after the Order Approving Sale is entered....

Illinois Supreme Court Rule 191(a) requires that evidence submitted in support of or opposition to a motion for summary judgment be in the form of...

Can i get arrested for not finishing a job i have no parts to finish with?

There is almost no way you can be charged with a crime if the situation is as you have described. You could, however, be sued in civil court....