Can my landlord throw my baby things away?

Generally, a landlord is not allowed to throw out a tenant's belongings while they still occupy the unit. It gets a little trickier if the unit is...

Can my sister be given a 30 day notice if she is disabled?

The answer to your basic question is yes, a physically disabled person can be given a 30 day notice. There seems to be a lot more going on here...

When someone with substantial debt dies, could that debt become the responsibility of a surviving minor child?

I agree with Mr. Kiselstein. Under most circumstances a person's parents and children are not responsible for their debts (exceptions would be in...

I received an eviction notice and a court date in Cook, County. I moved out of the apartment. Should I go to court?

If you have been served with summons and don't show up in court a default order of eviction will be entered against you (unless the landlord...

How do i remove a house guest who will not leave and borrows my car for day’s at a time?

Generally, you will need to evict someone in these circumstances (setting aside the threats of violence). I would hire a lawyer to strategize the...

Will we be forced to move?

You might have to move, but it varies case to case. If the landlord was knowingly renting an illegal unit, you may have pretty large claims against...

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Thankfully, it sounds like you weren't seriously injured. With out a serious injury there are little to no damages - so a case would likely not be...

Can I make someone pay for my medical bills after domestic battery?

Yes, you can certainly sue him. The problem is whether or not you will ever be able to collect. If he doesn't have much in the way of assets or a...

What should I do when a high profile tenant unwilling to pay rent?

Hire a lawyer and file an eviction. Judges have little sympathy for anyone that isn't paying their rent.

Moved into a Chicago apt in 8/12, moved out 8/14 but the landlord never returned my security deposit, can I still sue him?

If you moved out within the past two years - yes. If it was longer than that, probably but it might be more difficult. It seems like your move in...