I agree with Mr. Yanoff. Many homeowners keep carpeting for longer. It's not a good practice, however, because carpeting harbors some of the worst...

Who do I have prepare my quit claim deed?

You got a notary public to notarize your signature on a blank deed? The notary is in peril because techincally ANY changes, including "filling in"...

I need to know if my sister who was appointed Power of attorney can exercise her POA when my Mom has NOT been deemed incapacite?

Yes you need help - elder law because there are property/financial POAs and health care POAs. Property POAs don't require incapacity but generally...

I agree with Mr. Moens -- plus, depending on the closing paperwork, there is a concept in Illinois called "merger of title" meaning that many...

The condo/townhome declaration is the key - but if it is an older declaration it may have been superseded by changes in the condo act (if it's a...

Muni council members (two) meet to discuss committee work (finance committe), isnt this considered a quorum of a quorum ?

This also really may be a 'sunshine law' (open meetings) question, and it can also depend on the way the HOA by-laws are written. Any government...

What can I do about not having hot water or no lights in the hallways of my building

First you can call the building department but how responsive they will be is uncertain. You can try your aldermanic office too. You have certain...

AM I responsible for my husbands credit card accounts?

Hope you had a good life with him. When you say "in his name only" do you mean it was ONLY his credit or was the card issued based on JOINT credit...

F an I/C agreement is terminated without notice, is company required to pay notice period severance pay?

This is confusing, despite your efforts. As you say, your agreement is with "A", but "A" is a sub to "B" and "B" has the contract with the client....

May an elected official petition the board he is on to obtain re-zoning of his business property?

There should be a municipal ordinance that requires him to recuse himself from involving himself on this, at the very least. There may be stronger...