What is common law in illinois if my uncle lived with his girlfriend for over 30 years and he stayed in the house and paid bills

What is the goal here? What is the question? Uncle's girlfriend's family sounds pretty decent, letting him live in her house after she died, until...

Tamara: It is really simple. What is the date that the felony conviction was entered in the court. That's the day from which you clock the 7...

Whose names do we place on the Deed?

There are so many intricacies here, and with so many situations that could wind up becoming new precedent, I would take everything to an attorney...

If i filed eviction papers and didn't say a specific amount owed can the tenant get off with hat

Your notice may be defective on its face if the copy you gave the tenant also has no amount. You may need to start over. This time consider a...

Real Estate

Maybe, maybe not. May depend how you inherited it -- such as if it is in a trust and you don't have power of sale.... Without more, you may have...

Can I switch to a new real estate agent?

Sure but you're risking damages and a double commission. You'd have to prove they breached their obligations under the listing agreement and...

Debt Collector Answering Legal Questions

Not only do I concur with Mr. Haber's statements but it sounds like you are refusing to pay assessments because you feel the building is not being...

What are the guidelines for rejecting a prospective tenant?

Because they are rude and obnoxious. The response given is not intended to create, nor does it create an ongoing duty to respond to questions....

In order to file a quit claim, does property have to be mortgage free?

No because a "quitclaim" form of deed really says "I'm giving you what I got but I'm not promising that you're getting merchantible title" --...

Who pays for external property damage (i.e., electric meter wiring) in a commercial lease when the lease is silent?

The lease is not "silent" but rather has put bits of rights and responsibilities in different parts of it. The key is the division between the...