A potential renter has filed Chapter 7 three times from 1999-2010. Rent over slightly 1/3 income. Red flags?

Red flags? Yup. Some landlords ask for larger security deposits or multiple months' rent up front. Others simply won't rent to someone with this...

After the 30 days when they file for the sheriff to evicted you how long does that take

The most recent situation I've seen is 2-3 weeks, but that's a gamble if the Sheriff is not busy it could be a matter of a few days and then you'll...

It can be legal, in part depending on whether the landlord simply wants "possession" or "possession plus rent". When a landlord wants rent,...

Live next to forest preserve property, on other side of a creek. we were lighting off fireworks on private property, and a bad

I agree w/ attorney Goldstein, but assuming the citation is related to unlawful fireworks and starting the fire, there may also be the possibility...

The file date on Eviction report is what date? The date the '5 day pay or quit' notice was served or 'The date of lawsuit'?

I agree w/ attorney Goldstein's assessment of the situation, however some landlords file suit to get an order of possession to prevent former...

The other attorneys explained very well the differences. The question is whether you received title insurance at closing. If you did then the point...

'im in chicago. my lease is up 8/30. i was requiredt to sign new lease 60 days in advance. i looked for another apt to no avail.

If you signed the lease and the landlord signed the lease and now you have a "fully executed lease" for the renewal, you very well could be at the...

My Landlord Issued a 10 day notice saying we are in "violation of the lease" for changing carpet even though she said it was ok!

I really depends on what the point is now. If the landlord wants to try to evict you (that's what a 10 days' notice can be used for - lease...

C corp - Foreign Qualification and Registered Agent Service

Generally if you are incorporated in State "X" and you advertise on the web and people respond to you, and you accept payment from them and they...

Can you give your home back to the bank if you just can't afford to pay the payment .Can't sell the house for what is owed home.

That is called a "deed in lieu of foreclosure" and no, the bank must agree to take it back and is NOT obligated to take it off your hands....