Is it ever acceptable to stop paying rent in Chicago, IL if a landlord hasn't hired a professional to inspect for bedbugs?

If the property is covered by the Chicago Residential Landlord and Tenant Ordinance, the tenant has remedies under 5-12-110 of the Chicago...

How long before an eviction notice be given? What is the court process?

If a tenant does not pay rent, the landlord will issue a 5-day notice. If the tenant does not cure within 5 days, the landlord can file an in-court...

The way the property transfers will depend on whether or not there is a will. Illinois is not a state where all of a decedent's property goes to a...

≈Car damages

The other party's insurer can offer you whatever they like to settle a case (and you are free to accept or reject it). You almost surely signed a...

My second oldest sister not included on either will my mom wrote it is a last will and testament does she have a right to money?

This is a question you should ask your lawyer. Nobody here knows the facts better than he or she does. Wills are public documents that must be...

The executor of an estate usually has pretty broad powers and other relatives usually do not. That said, you probably have to open a formal probate...

How much notice is required before a Landlord can enter your apartment?

Usually the lease lists a notice period, 24 hours is pretty common.

Is there a 72 back out on lease when attempting to rent an apartment? There is when we buy homes.

This question is confusing. An application is typically not a lease. Sometimes there is a non-refundable application fee, but it does not...

Parties can always agree to a payment plan - in or out of court. However, both parties must agree. If there is no agreement, the court will just...

Will I need to need to provide restitution in a car accident where I was at fault and there was bodily injury?

This is why you have insurance. Your insurer is stating that they will try to settle the (civil) case for you and will provide a lawyer to defend...