Can a landlord put you out if you have a lawsuit agaisnt them

Absolutely not. This is retaliatory conduct prohibited by Section 5-12-150 of the Chicago Residential Landlord-Tenant Ordinance. The Ordinance...

I agree with the first answer. Note that, although the QWR is not an effective delay tactic, it is a useful tool for "informal discovery." ...

My home in IL. has been in redemption for less than a year. Who can I contact to help me dispute the foreclosure or eviction?

Both of the above organizations are excellent. The Legal Assistance Foundation of Chicago also defends foreclosures.

When second mortgage is a purchase loan issued with the first loan, can lender come after you upon foreclosure?

Yes, they can pursue you. If I understand your question correctly, the home has already been sold at foreclosure sale and now the collector for...

HAMP modification

I agree that you should retain a lawyer (specifically, a lawyer whose practice is concentrated in loss mitigation and foreclosure defense) to...

Foreclosure Question in Illinois

What you may have heard is that in Cook County, IL, few lenders seek deficiency judgments against the homeowner if the foreclosed property was the...

How old do you legally have to be to move out?

Since you are under 18, you would have to file for emancipation in court and prove that you are a "mature" teen. It's extremely difficult to...

I was named in ex-husband's foreclosure. I'm not a proper party as I'm divorced, and I'm not on the mortgage or the deed.

You were named in the complaint because you are someone with, arguably, an interest in the property (for all they know, you could still be living...

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Forelosure and Bankruptcy help in Illinois

I agree that you should consult a bankruptcy lawyer as soon as possible, so that you can determine if Chapter 13 is an option. Aside from the...

I filed for bankruptcy late 2010, included mortgage, home going to foreclosure, is deficiency a problem?

Both of the previous answers are correct. And of course, regardless of what you stated as your intention on your bankruptcy petition (surrender or...