Who is responsible for removing a tree stump, me or the City?

The area is called a "parkway". You or an attorney will need to review local ordinances about these responsibilities. In many communities that...

Father being sued by city of chicago for a water bill on a house belonged t his deceased mother

I agree with Ms. Goldstein. There are some questions that would have to be answered too. Who has been living in the house? Whose name is on the...

If you don't file dissolution papers and don't pay annual fees, eventually the Secretary of State will dissolve it "for free". I recommend filing...

Can I stay in our house if it belongs to my in-laws and my husband asks me to leave?

See a divorce attorney. If your to-be-ex can be held liable to provide housing for you and the children you may wind up in a situation where he may...

If a customer has rental assets out and they are not returned, how would I go about recovering the assets?

PS have someone re-write your rental agreement.

Is my landlord supposed to pay me interest on my rental security deposit?

I agree w/ Mr. Brabender. You'd have to research whether Oakbrook Terrace ordinances have anything covering this. The building department may be...

Can my landlord keep my security deposit for an unspecified period of time and use it without my agreement?

Did you take pictures before you moved out? Was there a move-out protocol like an exit inspection report? No? Well, Illinois has no laws covering...

Should I be compensating my tenant for a balcony project in my whole building bc it has been taking a lot longer than expected

Sounds like a condo and the Chicago Residential Landlord & Tenant Ordinance (RLTO) applies to the tenancy. Forget that your tenant is calling it...

Cars from out of state hogging the street all day long.

So if you want to have a non-resolution to this and maybe even make some enemies, by all means call the Secretary of State's Police. Yup, there is...

What is the best way to proceed?

Insurnace: if the neighbor DIY'd the job, he should have liability insurance - it shouldn't be a claim on YOUR policy - there is clearly 3rd party...