What are my legal rights as tenant if the person I'm living with is financially irresponsible and is risking losing the house?

Probably not. A tenant cannot control what a landlord does with rent money. Paying rent in advance probably isn't a great idea.

Yes, you can sign a power of attorney and a will on the same day, it is pretty common. With respect to challenging the will for other reasons,...

Can I sue a landlord in small claims court ?

Once you sign a lease you are bound by it, if you are able to get out only losing $500.00 that is pretty good. The formula used to determine what a...

What can I do when my neighbors cats keep using my kids playground as a litterbox and leaves dead mice?

You could report it to the local municipality (though I doubt they will do anything about it) or hire a lawyer to determine whether a lawsuit would...

You would issue a 30-day notice and then file an eviction lawsuit against her if she does not leave. Evictions (and even the notice) are highly...

Who do i go about getting a key 2 the basement?

If the basement is part of the leased premises then you can either: 1. Call the police (lock outs are illegal); or 2. Get a lawyer and file a...

What do I do with a landlord that doesn’t respect privacy and hasn’t written utilities in a lease to a new neighbor that shares?

You could sue the landlord and try to collect monetary damages, but you will have to determine whether it is worth the effort and money it would...

How do they evict me in Will County, Illinois?

Illinois requires in-court evictions. Oral leases default to month-to-month - but they are still a lease. Keep proof that you are a tenant with...

Is it legal to charge more rent & deposit for roommates?

Sounds risky from a housing discrimination perspective. Not worth the risk over $1,000.00 or so (defending such a case would cost many thousands,...

How might I get my $ back from a divorce atty who clearly was not working for me and may have been working for other side?

Though there are many reasons an attorney might not meet expectations, some sort of corrupt relationship with the opposing party is extremely rare....