How can I handle this?

It's difficult to answer because your facts above are unclear. From what I can glean, even if you orally agreed to do the work in lieu of rent,...

Can I sue my landlord for trying to kick me out based on hearsay from my roommate?

Generally, no. Under these conditions, you have a month to month lease. The landlord could issue you a 5 day notice if you failed to pay rent, or...

My wife is in the process of filing for divorce. We are leasing an apt together. Can I have her name removed from the lease?

I think it truly depends if you have a month to month or an annual lease...and even more if the landlord is willing to give you a new lease. ...

Registered sex offender question?

The crime you are charged with defines the guilty party as a sexual predator, and sexual predators are required to register their entire natural...

Should I request a diversion program?

A local ordinance is still a charge to take seriously. You're doing the right thing. Since it is your first offense it may be possible to get...

I am performing court ordered community service to avoid being arrested do I have to tell them why I was ordered to?

It may be helpful to tell them what it is not. You could tell them it's not a felony (if it isn't) and that you were charged with a non-violent...

Is court disposition considered to be a part of a criminal record?

You can get a copy of your criminal record from the Illinois State Police for $16. That's a request based on your name, driver's license number,...

I have a class 2 felony for burglary (shoplifting $150) offense 2-20-2007, disposition 5-11-2007. can this be sealed / expunged?

The laws for expungement/sealing have recently changed. Generally, Class 3 and 4 felony convictions for Retail Theft and Theft may now qualify for...

Will I go to jail for being in possession of a stolen dog?

What matters is how you got the dog. If you found the dog on the street and took it home because you knew the owner, or looked up it's tags, then...

Question about my rent payments

Unfortunately, as long as the landlord still has a possessory interest in the property, you have to keep paying rent. You can't live anywhere for...

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