Questions answered by Martin Niven Walker

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Do i have to except electric heaters at my business from my landlord

Martin's answer | Answered on December 08, 2016

You need an experienced commercial real estate attorney to review your commercial lease agreement. Most leases are drafted in favor of the...

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Do I have any rights as a tenant that was paying rent and bills but not on the lease with my roommates?

Martin's answer | Answered on December 08, 2016

Without having an oral or signed agreement between yourself and the landlord, you generally have no tenant rights.

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Will my arrest impede me from becoming a realtor?

Martin's answer | Answered on December 08, 2016

According to the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, all applicants are required to submit a criminal background check...

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When you have a child, but judge not informed at time of judgment. What is your choices?

Martin's answer | Answered on December 07, 2016

Your question is very unclear. You can enter an agreement to work for room and board. I can also tell you that there are child labor laws. That...

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In IL, what is the meaning of disposition stating, "State's Attorney has filed no charges at this time"?

Martin's answer | Answered on December 07, 2016

There are actual statutes of limitations to prosecute certain charges. Generally a Misdemeanor must be prosecuted within 1.5 years of the offense,...

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Can a minor get in legal trouble for sexting if they are being blackmailed?

Martin's answer | Answered on December 06, 2016

The sender should report the receiver and try to have those pics destroyed. Yes, revenge dsitribution of those pics is a class 4 felony...

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We have no contract or lease of any type. I moved into a house with my girlfriend. I'm being evicted can she stay until an evict

Martin's answer | Answered on December 01, 2016

Generally all known adult parties should be served and with their being no written agreement, it sounds like you're on a month to month lease,...

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If my personal. Belongings got destroyed by the mold and mildew is the landlord held accountable because he told me I need renta

Martin's answer | Answered on December 01, 2016

You haven't presented enough facts to give you a full answer, but I'll take a shot. IL is a contributory negligence state and you haven't provided...

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Can my landlord evict me if he legally just took ownership of the property in July 2016.

Martin's answer | Answered on December 01, 2016

In Illinois, even after a tax sale takes place you have time to redeem your taxes and the sale by paying the tax collector back (plus any fees). ...

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Will my court case b continued if im in hospital on my court date

Martin's answer | Answered on December 01, 2016

Generally, no. It's best to have an attorney appear in your stead ago explain to the Judge what happened to you and state what hospital you are in...

Martin Niven Walker's Answers (83)

Do i have to except electric heaters at my business from my landlord

Do I have any rights as a tenant that was paying rent and bills but not on the lease with my roommates?

Will my arrest impede me from becoming a realtor?

When you have a child, but judge not informed at time of judgment. What is your choices?

In IL, what is the meaning of disposition stating, "State's Attorney has filed no charges at this time"?

Can a minor get in legal trouble for sexting if they are being blackmailed?

We have no contract or lease of any type. I moved into a house with my girlfriend. I'm being evicted can she stay until an evict

If my personal. Belongings got destroyed by the mold and mildew is the landlord held accountable because he told me I need renta

Can my landlord evict me if he legally just took ownership of the property in July 2016.

Will my court case b continued if im in hospital on my court date