Do I have an argument here - contractor?

I agree with Mr. Lurie. In addition, there may be warrantees included. Typically a contractor warranty is 1 year, but the roofing materials...

The statute of limitations on oral contracts is 5 years. The statute of limitations on written contracts is 10 years. There may be other laws...

What can I do about my landlord harassing me to move out without a court order?

Oddly enough the forcible act works, or can work, "both ways". So the landlord must file a lawsuit and can't make the place not habitable or lock...

What is the time frame I need to keep business records if the business was closed in 2014?

Depends on what kind of business and what kind of records. Examples: - Generally for tax purposes minimum of 7 years look-back. - Construction...

As a landlord can I break my tenants lease if they had a guest stay longer than the rules on the contract?

Does your lease restrict occupancy? Could the guest be considered a subtenant without approval? Yes, see an attorney and bring the signed lease. If...

Can I sue a small town for improper drainage that destroyed my house

When you asked, what did they say? "No it's not our ditch."? "Yes we'll be out soon."? Is the ditch on the farm side or your side of the street?...

Can my parent add me to their home title as a joint owner and prevent my husband from having any future claim to the property?

There are several questions in your question. The most pertinent one, I think, is what happens over time to non-marital property. That is what the...

Can my landlord force us to terminate my lease because major repairs need to be made that existed prior to my move? ?

A bit too complicated for this forum, but it sounds like your tenancy is protected by the Chicago Residential Landlord & Tenant Ordinance. As a...

She sounds like your son's tenant. Your subtenant. Normally to evict a subtenant you have to evict the tenant (your son) and "Unknown Occupants"....

Can I write a personal check for the five day notice ?

A personal check is a "promise to pay" (ie that the money is there). If the landlord acecpts the check but it kicks back, you have not paid the...