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Can I get a eviction out of my name I was 18 at the time living wit my parent n she pass away n land lord put it in my name ?
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Answered on February 26, 2021
It's hard to say. It appears that you are asking if the past case can be sealed. Judges are usually pretty reluctant to seal a case and it is...
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Can I sue my landlord for renting out a 3bdrm apt. That's actually a 2bdrm. in code/permit violation?
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Answered on February 26, 2021
Yes, though it may or may not be worth it financially. If you are located in Chicago proper and the unit falls under the Chicago Residential...
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Do I have to move out if our "landlord" is forcing us to, but we don't have any lease contract?
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Answered on February 25, 2021
I'm not knowledgeable on tax liens, so I can't say at what point the buyer becomes the owner of the house. That said, if the family member does not...
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What happens to personal property after death?
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Answered on February 25, 2021
Unless there was a will or trust the personal belongings would be inherited by the son. Girlfriends and boyfriends are not heirs under Illinois law.
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Condo maintenance team damaged furniture in apartment
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Answered on February 23, 2021
It's hard to say. The easiest recourse is probably your own renters' insurance (if you have it).
The condo association usually gives notice to...
Can an attorney from another states file a Letter of Succession ? Or must the attorney be licensed in the state of Louisiana?
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Answered on February 22, 2021
Your question is a little big confusing. We do not use the term "Letter of Succession" in Illinois. I'm guessing it is similar to an affidavit of...
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Do you have to give a dog to a partner if it was a gift for the 2 of them?
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Answered on February 22, 2021
The issue would be ownership of the dog, which is a fact intensive issue since dogs aren't titled like cars.
From the limited facts provided, I...
If an electrical fire is caused by an ungrounded outlet in a rental property, is the tenant liable or or the landlord?
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Answered on February 22, 2021
Probably the landlord, but this depends on the lease too. Proving causation in these cases can be difficult and often costs too much to make the...
Will i be considered a trespasser and no long a tenant?
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Answered on February 22, 2021
You would be a hold-over tenant, not a trespasser. The landlord would have a right to evict you through the in-court eviction process (and sue you...
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If my landlord sells the home does that allow me any rights to move out?
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Answered on February 22, 2021
It depends on the lease, but it is pretty rare to have a provision that allows the tenant to terminate upon sale.
A landlord must allow a...
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