How can I find a pro bono tenant lawyer?

It's pretty difficult to find someone to work for free. You can try legal aid though: Legal Aid Society 312-986-4200 Legal Assistance...

Can I keep part of the security deposit as restitution if the subletter I rented the room to paid rent late every month?

Keeping the deposit is probably a bad idea. If the unit is in Chicago proper, keeping any part of the deposit could expose you to substantial...

At some point pets are treated like any other abandoned property, but, obviously, things get more emotional with living creatures. The ideal...

In the city of Chicago if tenant has month to month lease how much rent can be increased and how much notice do i give.

There is no rent control in Chicago, so landlords can raise rent as much as they like. To raise rent on a month-to-month lease a 30 day written...

Does adverse possession work in this case? And how would you go about claiming it?

Adverse possession is a very fact intensive determination, consult a real estate attorney to see if it is viable.

Can I ask the Title Company to correct an interpretation made at the Closing?

The deed shows two joint owners. Since you have owned it for so long, I am guessing there is substantial equity in the property. If so, you...

This question doesn't fit neatly into any category, but I changed it to employment law rather than animal law. I don't know if the case will...

Do i have the right to see my dad's will?

Once a person dies the will must be filed with the clerk of court within a short time period. Since it is then a public record anyone can view it....

Can I sue FD if I was STABBED by an employee at FD?

You would certainly have a claim against the employee, whether the business is also responsible would depend on a number of factors (usually they...

How could I evict my sublet for failing to pay rent?

It's highly unlikely you could successfully evict a tenant in a month. That said, you might want to get the process started because she may not...