Is my security deposit supposed to be used for repairs such as a stain in the carpet?

To add to the previous posters' questions/comments: 1. You mention that the place is a "trailer" so it is possibly governed by 765 ILCS 745 (The...

Short answer is "probably not". There is no presumption that your rights are tied to the rights of any other tenants, unless a written lease...

Does my landlord owe me damages?

When you contract for use/occupancy of a rental space, that is a lease agreement. You say person you rented from was a tenant of the real owner and...

Do I need an attorney? Received a notice full of lies and worried they may try to keep my security deposit and ruin my credit.

First, I agree with the other two posters. There are very few circumstances where you would be forced to leave without notice. If I follow your...

We went to court and agreed to be out on the 6th. Can the landlord still go in whenever when we are not home?

You are asking a two part question: 1. May an Illinois Landlord enter the property while a Tenant retains lawful possession? 2. What recourse...

Can a bank repossess a car if they made a settlement offer and the offer date hasn't expired?

The lender may not breach the peace in repossessing the car. Short of that, was there any writing from the company that they would not act to...

Do I owe Contractor $$ for a job hasn't began as of 3/8/13? We hired him beginning 11/12? Contractor from IL build Indiana

Lets start with this: Do you have a written contract? If so, does it say whether Illinois law or Indiana law will apply to the agreement? Do you...

Now to find a Pro Bono atty

Your question does not really address what kind of attorney you need, or what kind of help you are looking for. Generally, you can reach out to the...

I entered a contract to with a company. This company were to perform pool repairs for $50,000.

I agree in part with the previous answer. What I do not agree on is the amount being too small to warrant engaging an attorney. An hour of an...

Recording telephone calls with someone in Illinois , when i am out of state .

It sounds like you are asking if you can record someone in IL without their knowledge or consent. I agree with the other poster. There are far...