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Once the allotted time for vacating an apt has passed, does the landlord have to file another motion, or does the original order

Joyce's answer | Answered on January 04, 2017

An order of eviction is enforceable for 120 days, so if it is stale the landlord has to go back to court and get it extended. The landlord must...

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Brother passed away in 2012 i was in prison released 11-14-16 car is in my name did not know a lien was on car who pays

Joyce's answer | Answered on January 01, 2017

You will have to pay off lien before getting title - maybe creditor will settle for less than amount owed?

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ILLINOIS TAX BUYER WAS GIVEN DEED AND I WAS GIVEN 30 DAY NOTICE

Joyce's answer | Answered on January 01, 2017

Tax buyer was given deed and Order of possession so sheriff can evict you anytime after Jan 1. If you need more time to move contact the buyer and...

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I would like to know whether I have a claim for damages against the mortgage company.

Joyce's answer | Answered on January 01, 2017

Once you sign and deliver the deed the transaction is final - it does not need to be recorded to be legal conveyance. You should cancel insurance...

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Am I required to appear in court if I got a motion with an incorrect case number?

Joyce's answer | Answered on December 31, 2016

You should hire family lawyer to file motion to dismiss. If he is proceeding under wrong case number the clerk might catch it and make him refile...

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What is the legal way to remove people from your premises when in default of a contract for deed

Joyce's answer | Answered on December 31, 2016

It depends on terms of contract and remedy for breach. If possession reverts immediately upon breach, then eviction is possible. But if contract...

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I am renting a house that is going true foreclosure and have a Jan 4th court date,what are my rights?

Joyce's answer | Answered on December 26, 2016

There is a statute in Illinois that protects the rights of tenants from eviction in foreclosures. Go to ...

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Both my brother's and my name are on the deed to a condo we share. His name appears first on the deed.

Joyce's answer | Answered on December 11, 2016

You definitely own property but how you dispose of it depends on title. If you are tenants in common you can sell your one-half interest to anyone...

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What can I do when I believe I have been wrongfully evicted.

Joyce's answer | Answered on November 30, 2016

The landlord (son) must give grandparents at least 30 days notice to terminate a month to month tenancy (no written lease). If they refuse to move,...

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What are my legal options for getting my name off of a mortgage from a prior divorce?

Joyce's answer | Answered on November 30, 2016

Since you are still on title, the bank would have to file a foreclosure action naming both you and your ex-wife. If you have not been personally...

Joyce Lewis Wixson's Answers (356)

Once the allotted time for vacating an apt has passed, does the landlord have to file another motion, or does the original order

Brother passed away in 2012 i was in prison released 11-14-16 car is in my name did not know a lien was on car who pays

ILLINOIS TAX BUYER WAS GIVEN DEED AND I WAS GIVEN 30 DAY NOTICE

I would like to know whether I have a claim for damages against the mortgage company.

Am I required to appear in court if I got a motion with an incorrect case number?

What is the legal way to remove people from your premises when in default of a contract for deed

I am renting a house that is going true foreclosure and have a Jan 4th court date,what are my rights?

Both my brother's and my name are on the deed to a condo we share. His name appears first on the deed.

What can I do when I believe I have been wrongfully evicted.

What are my legal options for getting my name off of a mortgage from a prior divorce?