The landlord will eventually have the right to evict you through the in-court eviction process. It typically takes a couple of months from start to...

If you break your lease the landlord has a duty to take reasonable action to find new tenants. You will be responsible for any rent they lost, plus...

This actually happened to me when I used to own a condo. Eventually, the waste water backed up into my sink when my tenants were on vacation,...

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In general, the least predictable and most expensive factor in a probate case is fighting. The only way to get a real estimate is to do a full...

This is a complicated question and the unsatisfying answer is that it depends on the situation. The biggest concern is probably insurance. You...

When answering this question, I am assuming the Chicago Residential Landlord and Tenant Ordinance applies to the apartment. If this is not true,...

You can sue people who assaulted you - though the case may or may not be viable. Even if the assault was clearly unprovoked and unjustified, an...

When answering this question, I am assuming the Chicago Residential Landlord and Tenant Ordinance applies to the apartment. If this is not true,...

Probably not so long as you pay your rent and don't cause problems. Most landlords don't do much unless rent isn't paid. If you stop paying rent,...

Sealing a case is a decision made by the judge and is rarely granted except in cases where statutorily required or where it is clear that no...