Questions answered by John Edward Brennock

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I have a debt owed to unemployment ,I need legal advice as to what i can do to get things straight with them ,

John's answer | Answered on March 09, 2013

I am assuming you are a claimant and not an employer owing unpaid contributions. You should contact a debt defense attorney to help.

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Apt mgmnt throws away 1st class mail, rather that writing "RTS" & leaving it for mail carrier to pick up.

John's answer | Answered on March 09, 2013

Did the property admit to throwing away your mail? Was there any kind of agreement that when you mail came in after you moved that the property mgt...

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I am a tenant being evicted. What will happen to me if I can't pay my balance on my utilities?

John's answer | Answered on March 09, 2013

One additional thing to the other posters, make sure to tell the landlord that you are terminating the utilities. If the property loses heat and...

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Landlord terminated rental agreement, do I really have to be moved by the deadline?

John's answer | Answered on March 09, 2013

I agree with the previous poster, but I am curious about the 7 day notice. IL does have 7 day notices, but they generally apply to week to week...

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My current tenant signed a lease with no security deposit but a move -in fee of $200 which is non refundable.

John's answer | Answered on March 09, 2013

You are listed as in Chicago. Unless the Chicago Residential Landlord & Tenant Ordinance (CRLTO) does not apply, you have to be careful with rental...

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Water main broke, thousands of dollars in damages, city refusing to pay

John's answer | Answered on March 09, 2013

More information is needed. Did the city give you a reason they would not cover all of our damage? Were you seeking damages beyond repair? I do...

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What is a Guardian ?

John's answer | Answered on February 23, 2013

Court-appointed caretaker for a child, who makes decisions for the benefit of the child (ward) and has continual court oversight in the care-taking...

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If everyone is in agreement on who get what from an estate does it required an appraisal?

John's answer | Answered on February 23, 2013

Has an estate been opened? Did the deceased die with a will? Are there any estate creditors? The main concern is the executor's responsibilities...

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I have power of attorney for my mentally disabled brother can he purchase a car without my consent?

John's answer | Answered on February 23, 2013

I think that you are asking if your brother's capacity is a basis to terminate the car purchase contract. Lack of capacity is a basis to void an...

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Judge whose jurisdiction was challenged via document, signs assignment order assigning another judge to hear it. What to do?

John's answer | Answered on February 23, 2013

You do not give enough information to explain why the case was transferred. You indicate that a "problem occurred." Also, are you certain that the...

John Edward Brennock's Answers (50)

I have a debt owed to unemployment ,I need legal advice as to what i can do to get things straight with them ,

Apt mgmnt throws away 1st class mail, rather that writing "RTS" &amp; leaving it for mail carrier to pick up.

I am a tenant being evicted. What will happen to me if I can't pay my balance on my utilities?

Landlord terminated rental agreement, do I really have to be moved by the deadline?

My current tenant signed a lease with no security deposit but a move -in fee of $200 which is non refundable.

Water main broke, thousands of dollars in damages, city refusing to pay

What is a Guardian ?

If everyone is in agreement on who get what from an estate does it required an appraisal?

I have power of attorney for my mentally disabled brother can he purchase a car without my consent?

Judge whose jurisdiction was challenged via document, signs assignment order assigning another judge to hear it. What to do?

Apt mgmnt throws away 1st class mail, rather that writing "RTS" & leaving it for mail carrier to pick up.