A power of attorney is not normally filed in court and it ends at the death of the grantor. If you are looking for the will, it should have been...

How can i get my landlord to fix the heat?

Many cities are pretty active when it comes to heat complaints in the winter. I would reach out to the city and your local government officials to...

Do i have to pay my landlord a pet deposit?

If the lease does not allow for pets, the landlord can negotiate any terms they like to now allow them (most leases do not allow pets by default)....

What are my options to hire an attorney for a tenant who has left the apartment with an unpaid balance of $1000+?

Avvo doesn't allow attorneys to respond to solicitations for business in the forum. You should contact local attorneys using the "find a lawyer"...

Assuming the building is solely titled in your mother's name and no estate planning documents were executed, the building will likely pass through...

An eviction is not proper if the tenant has moved out and turned over possession. The landlord could still sue for unpaid rent in a breach of...

Yes, but they can't force you to pay without taking you to court, proving their case, winning, and then going through the collection process. Most...

Generally, a property owned in joint tenancy goes automatically to the surviving owner and a will does not change this. There are limited...

How or will I be able to sell my deceased mother's house?

What will matter is who is on the deed, not the mortgage. If the mother is the sole owner on the deed, the estate will probably have to go through...

Single family houses outside of Chicago, Evanston, Oak park and a few other select cities are subject to few regulations. Nothing mandates that a...