Chicago, IL
Landlord or tenant Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Landlord & Tenant, Personal Injury ... +2 more
You can sue, but you have to prove they were at fault and it must make economic sense to bring the case (lawyers cost thousands to tens of...
In almost all instances court matters are open to the public - anyone can go and sit in the courtroom.
Tenants owe rent for the full lease if they break it without legal grounds (there are many legal grounds in Chicago). The landlord must take...
You most come current within 5 days (not 9) to prevent an eviction. If your landlord agrees to the extension, get it in writing, signed by both...
Having an 11 month old is not relevant to the legal process. The landlord is incorrect or you are not understanding him correctly. If you...
In Cook County it can take over a month (once the stay has expired). You can try contacting legal aid, they often know about how far behind the...
You probably need to follow the formal in-court eviction process if he will not leave willingly. The process is slow and technical, hire a...
You probably have rights to some of his assets unless he had a will or other estate planning. If you were not a tenant on the lease you will...
In Illinois a will must always be filed with the Clerk of Court. It is also highly likely that you will have to go through formal probate....
It's hard to say without a full consultation. Probate may not even be worth it if the house is the sole probate asset and it is in...
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