How do I get a house title in my name

The estate should probably be probated (and should have been long ago). You might be able to get a title insurance company to insure title without...

Will I be responsible for the vet bills if our dog bit the next door neighbor’s dog through their fence?

It's hard to say without witnesses. If their dog came into your yard, no. If your dog went into their yard, possibly. Since the bill will...

What are my rights as a tenant, moving in my boyfriend?

Typically a lease will continue on a month to month basis after it expires. The terms will be the same as the old lease. Almost all leases regulate...

Can a landlord legally shut off your power in the state of Illinois to force you out?

No, the tenant should call the police.

Am I able to get my security deposit back?

The landlord can ask you to leave for non-payment of rent, but you don't have to. The only way to force a tenant to leave is through the in-court...

You can file a police report, but it is unlikely they would do anything as the allegations are pretty speculative.

Almost all evictions involve some sort of hardship suffered by the tenant, so judges are reluctant to delay evictions for unpaid rent. Any attorney...

Can I ask for my dog back after giving him to a new home?

If you give something away you do not have a right to get it back because you changed your mind. You can, of course, ask for it back and maybe...

What happens if I don’t sign a new lease and stop paying rent?

It his highly likely that the landlord will issue a 5-day notice and then initiate an eviction proceeding for unpaid rent. The landlord will seek...

Who is the beneficiary if the person listed is also deceased?

If no alternate beneficiary is listed, the assets will become part of the probate estate and then descend either pursuant to a will or intestate...