You did not disclose who owns the property - which is pretty important. If your mother-in-law owns it, then she can sell it without any regard to...

Only if the lease says he can. It probably doesn't, but I'm sure your next one will since you are having this dispute.

It is very unlikely a landlord can terminate a fully executed lease like this. You should talk to a lawyer to see if they can negotiate a...

Terminating a lease outside of Cook County is difficult, the unit needs to be truly uninhabitable. That said, your situation sounds pretty bad and...

Most of the time. Sometimes probate can be avoided, but it depends on the situation. You should schedule a consultation with a probate attorney.

Generally no, in almost all cases your insurance would have only paid money in exchange for a signed release. If they actually sue you again,...

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This is a complicated situation since your mother still owns the house. I'm not sure what her mental state is, but theoretically she could still...

I do not think there is any grounds for a lawsuit here.

The type of lawyer you would talk to (in addition to your criminal defense attorney) is a civil rights lawyer.

The statute of limitations on personal injury is typically two years. The injury is certainly a claim, but recovery may be difficult. Insurance...