There are really two kinds of adverse possession in Illinois. The "7 year" kind doesn't work because you have NO title to the other 25' - color of...

I think all the answers are "right" because I've never seen a lease that contains a provision that would allow the landlord unilaterally to change...

Is it true that Chicago judges almost always side with the tenant?

I agree with the others - no. But I'm sure a lot of landlords who DO NOT follow the law and lose think that way. What I see a LOT of (and is a...

Dad died a year ago. Sister lives in the house, how long does she have to just do nothing about this?

Generally I agree with Mr. Moens. If you have the capability to do so, you can also try (as a little homework?) to check with the county Recorder...

On principle, it sounds like the HOA violated its rules: If you were supposed to request the evidence ahead of time, that too shoud be in a rule....

What should a seller charge in interest on a Contract for Deed sale , to satisfy the IRS? Who has the agreement drawn up?

If this is an "arms length" transaction, then you should be bargaining for market rate like on a mortgage. If this is a 'sweetheart' deal then an...

I my romate was evicted ,do the landlord have to provide me a new lease with only my name?

Someone needs to look at the lease and see how it was worded, as well as the eviction notice and court papers. Much will depend on "how" you were...

Landlord is making me pay for electrician's visit. Do I have to pay it?

If your lease says the apartment is supposed to have air conditioning but you are supposed to buy the unit, then shame on both landlord and tenant...

How and who do I request a Consent Foreclosure to. Is it the Attorney for the Bank or the Bank themselves?

You can talk to the bank's attorneys if you just want to cut to the mustard and enter a consent decree, but even this can be problematic as courts...

Is it possible to have my upcoming medical bills paid by my property management company?

If you have personal liability insurance and/or healthcare insurance, and you obviously had your child treated, you should try to report the claim...