What if the landlord is not aware that the tenants knows that the building is in foreclosure?

Under Chicago's Residential Landlord/Tenant Ordinance a tenant can stop paying rent if the building is in foreclosure and the tenant learns of it...

My ex husband forged my name on the deed of our house and gave to his parents now they are trying to evict me. What can I do?

I will ditto the other two attorneys answers and add some more thoughts. You have several avenues of relief. You could re-open the original...

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If you are still on title then you have a right to be named a defendant in the foreclosure case to protect your ownership interests. Your rights...

Do not pin your hopes of winning on the Bank's failure to produce the original note. Foreclosure defense is hard and without an experienced...

HI I want to sue my condo association for security/key neglect cuz my motorcycle got stolen out my garage.

You would have to prove that the condo association and/or whatever security firm they hired were negligent in providing security, and that this...

Who should I file a Stay of Execution with? The Appellate Court, or the Court that confirmed the Sale?

I assume you have been foreclosed upon and you wish to stay execution of either the order for sale or the eviction. You can file a motion to...

Your neighbor is liable if you can prove that the neighbor knew the tree was likely to fall. This is not an easy case to win. You may wish to...

Can I, now, rescind a 30 Day Notice and serve a 5 Day Notice, for one month of past due rent, and for more immediate possession?

My answer is "maybe". I have seen these cases go either way. It depends on what judge you get in front of. And, no, I cannot give you a run down...

WE are a small business in Libertyville.(LLC). We were looking to get some advice on our lease our our business space.

The general rule of law is that you, as the tenants, are responsible for all rent payments through the end of the lease. The lease clause that...

This is more of a property damage/tort/landowner's liability question. Your landlord is responsible for keeping the roof in good repair. You told...