If you are living in a relative's house, do they have to abide by eviction laws, or can they just throw you and your things out?

Yes they do. If there is no written agreement and you are paying them anything on a monthly basis, the courts consider the arrangement to be a...

Eviction ?

If the place is infested and you are not the cause of the infestation, you have a good defense to an eviction. You may also have the right to apply...

I need to break my lease before the 12 month term is up because my financial situation has changed, what am I obligated to pay?

Potentially yes if the lease doesn't specifically make each of you liable for only "your half" of the rent. That would be unusual frankly. Now in...

My landlord call me and gave me a verbal 60 day notice, if I can't move in the next 60 day can he just evict us?

You are entitled to actual written notice in most cases. 60 days is an unusual notice period, however. If you have no lease and are month-to-month,...

Not really sure what you're asking. If you believe a judgment debtor works someplace, you file a wage garnishment, and if the person actually works...

After a court order eviction how long do you have before the sheriff come out?

I was in court on 8/8 and while there the judge happened to mention that the Sheriff's office is about 3 months behind. Can't say if that's...

What if my landlord put the wrong last name on my " forcible entry and detainer" court summons? In illinois.

If you want a hearing, you'll need to go to court, file an appearance, and set up a motion to vacate the judgment. The error in name may NOT be...

Can you get out of new construction home contract if your contractor messed up your foundation?

Hire a local attorney to review your contract. It should have sections dealing with defaults by the contractor. Certain forms of contracts allow...

Can my landlord evict me for no valid reason? I live in Illinois.

Depending on where you live in Illinois, landlords don't always have to renew leases, so it's not an eviction at the end of your lease, just a...

"Ex parte" means you weren't there (you admit missing the court hearing) but the court entered a judgment anyhow because the prosecution was there....