Is their a body of law against government confiscation of property?

NO. How property is assessed for property tax purposes is different from "market value" although there are procedures (many in fact) to object to...

Is a real estate contract enforceable if only the seller has signed?

Can't say - most contracts say it must be fully executed within a certain amount of time or either can void it. You can't look at one section in...

Should my U.S. fiance change her name when we get married?

Generally people don't change their names to their intended married name until they marry. It is a separate procedure she would have to apply, and...

Unemloyment, falling behind on mortgage, stopped paying, can we file for consent foreclosure or walk away? My hours were cut.

PS: 1. The bank files for foreclosure; you don't. 2. You can't just "walk away" - the bank is NOT obligated to accept ownership, and there are...

Should we stay and get an attorney or is our landlord in the right to put us out?

Have you spoken to the landlord? If the landlord is adamant and just not angry and is unwilling to undo the notice voluntarily AND in writing, see...

Does the state of Illinois or Cook county probate laws have jurisdiction in S. Korea regarding real estate?

Mr. Lewis is headed in the right direction. Jurisdiction, no. But what the court MAY be saying is that it will recognize the FINDING of the...

Home in Grand Junction (Probate) Attorney & Personal Rep. agreeing on Land Contract for low price, who pays the bills?

Sorry I don't know Michigan law but executors are entitled to hire professionals such as brokers and attorneys to assist with matters like these. ...

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Should I get a housing attorney?

How many units in the building? If it's 7+ units, or less but the landlord does NOT live in the building, you are covered by the Chicago...

Can I sue my old landlord for damage to my property from raw sewage?

Your lease may exempt the landlord from liability for loss or damage to personal property from sewer back-ups. MOST forms of lease do. Unless you...

I was asked to evict from my apartment and i don't know what to do?

Chicago's Residential Landlord & Tenant Ordinance if applicable, and Illinois law generally, also protects you from retaliatory eviction. At a...