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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?
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Answered on May 28, 2019
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...
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How do they evict me in Will County, Illinois?
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Answered on May 28, 2019
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...
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Is it legal to charge more rent & deposit for roommates?
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Answered on May 28, 2019
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,...
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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?
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Answered on May 28, 2019
Though there are many reasons an attorney might not meet expectations, some sort of corrupt relationship with the opposing party is extremely rare....
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I learned my name was forged on CNA insurance co.PEA form & notarized by a CNA employee, Can I sue CNA and the Notary for fraud?
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Answered on May 28, 2019
If you were harmed, possibly. Consult with an attorney to see if you have a claim and whether it is worth a lawsuit. The type of lawyer you...
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How can I get my deposit back from my previous landlord?
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Answered on May 24, 2019
Hopefully, you have proof that you paid the deposit.
If the apartment is in Chicago proper, there are a number of attorneys that take these...
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My boyfriend was murdered and he has a live trademark, can I take over the trademark?
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Answered on May 24, 2019
A girlfriend is not a next of kin so the only way you would inherit anything is if your boyfriend had a will or trust (or other estate planning...
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My husband is calling around looking for another place to live and we have 5 months left on the lease that we both signed!!
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Answered on May 23, 2019
I think these issues are addressed in divorce court.
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My lease ended 4/1. On May 22, I received notice to renew my lease for a 22% increase by 5/31 or month to month for $210 more!
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Answered on May 23, 2019
The landlord would have to give you 30 days' notice, but they can raise the rent as high as they want. There is no rent control in Illinois.
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Can I charge my landlord for stress and damages from a upper floor flood?
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Answered on May 23, 2019
You probably can't sue for stress (emotional damages are seldom available absent physical injury) but could probably sue for breach of contract or...
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