I agree with Mr. Brabender. If the HOA is adamant about rules, they could fine you and, if allowed by the HOA documents, even take you to court. So...

I don't practice family law but as a general rule the judge should have issued a continued hearing date at the last hearing, by which to rule on...

Does a judge have to sign a eviction notice

Mr. Yanoff is correct, but if your more particular question is whether the two-week notice is legal depends on a lot of factors and generally we...

Do I owe the landlord (a) "replacement cost" or (b) "replacement cost LESS depreciation" for damage to the carpet?

"Theoretically" based on your posted factual pattern you should owe for 50% of the cost of replacement of like quality carpet, but that doesn't...

Can a released IL state tax lien be withdrawn from public record? How does that process start?

I am not aware of any 'expungement' process such as you suggest. I don't know why you posted it under "Real Estate". If you are having difficulty...

Can I sue my HOA for removing patio blocks that extended patio and were installed by previous owner in 1999?

Something changed. Why? And just because you can't find a signed copy of the approval doesn't mean it wasn't given (although that's a possible...

Are problems of safety or habitability the ONLY reasons I can repair and deduct?

Your first challenge will be where these 'defects' are noted in your lease along with the landlord's commitment to get them fixed within any time...

I own a two flat, built as a two flat and used as same since 1931. I live in a residential area in a small town.

It could without an appropriate savings/grandfather clause. Since your use is unique, and could easily be overlooked in the process of approving...

Why am I forced to show my cost on material/equipment as a reseller on my vendors' lien waivers ?

As Mr. Lurie says, it's the law if you want to get paid and the customer demands it. Especially if you are part of a construction escrow. If there...

Can I request reimbursement of partial rent for the time that my rental was in shambles after 3 months of waiting for repair?

Illinois has a statute called the "Residential Tenants Right to Repair Act" which does allow this kind of thing but it requires specific notice and...