I believe my landlady will not return my security deposit. Can I use the deposit for my last month's rent?

The real risk is that you move out and the landlord suddenly trumps up damages to the rental unit and sues you for them, and you have NO proof you...

Can my former landlord discuss my financial or court matters concerning them with their other tenants?

As to court papers, I agree with the others. However, as to personal finances otherwise, if your lease says nothing about confidentiality, then it...

Can a forcible entry/detainer lawsuit in IL be used by HOA to collect unpaid dues, I already filed a Quitclaim Deed w/the bank?

While I tend to agree with the others on the HOA side, going to court "naked" may not be the best thing either. I still recommend that you have an...

Does anyone know where I can find a standard "foreclosure addendum" that needs to go with a lease agreement in DuPage Co?

Not every law has an accompanying form. There are some companies who say they have the kind of form you want for sale on line, but unless an...

If I enter land trusts on properties and then sell them to another buyer/investor, do I need to be a Real Estate Licensee?

If I understand your question correctly, you buy or own property and put them into land trusts, and then want to flip them. Assuming you are NOT...

Here's a funny story. I got a call from a fellow who bought a house with his wife and they didn't have an attorney. Now he learns there is an...

How do I get the interest write-off for property?

It's a catch-22. If you make payments but have no arrangement your payments would probably be considered rent, which is not deductible. If you have...

Question on a1099 I received from a foreclosed home that was part of a class action in Illinois even though I never cashed check

You should see a tax consultant. If you were part of a class action settlement and did not properly opt out, this is your money, and the most...

Condemned property question

As stated by the others, the loan continues, and the best you may have is the right of indemnification under your divorce decree from your ex who...

If septic is private and marked rural is land considered unimproved property?

The lot is unimproved for RESPA purposes if there is no house on it. It may be unimproved for lending purposes generally if it does not have on...

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