I'm so sorry for your loss, this is an awful situation. Not all questions can be answered and it would be very wise to hire a lawyer (yes they...

I was attacked by a English mastiff Jan 2nd sustained injury other party WON'T GIVE INFO ON INSURANCE

Since the attack happened in Michigan it is almost certainly a Michigan case. Collections (getting money if you have a judgment) can be...

What is the tenants right to terminate a lease due to domestic violence in Illinois

Illinois does have a law called the Safe Homes Act (765 ILCS 750/1) . It is very technical with respect to notices and steps that must be taken. I...

We appointed my brother as POA and executive of estate, he made alll my dad's accounts joint accounts with him, ?

Sounds like a mess. You didn't ask a question, but if you hope to inherit some of the estate you have to immediately contact a local probate...

What type of lawyer could give me advice on my issue about tenants rights with breaching of lease ?

The harm (called damages) the landlord suffers from a breach of contract is all they can claim. If the landlord did not lose any rent, they cannot...

Do I have grounds to break my lease for mental health reasons?

Probably not. Breaking leases is very difficult down state (though I think Champaign has its own tenants' rights law). Generally, an apartment...

What are my options when my apartment was advertised as a 900 sqft apartment but after moving in, finding its actually 500 sqft?

There are different arguments that can be made both under the consumer fraud law and the Chicago Residential Landlord and Tenant Ordinance...

Can I be evicted from my exwifes house by her soon to be ex husband if he's not on the deed of the house?

There are a lot of exs going on here, so it is a little confusing. To evict a tenant the person doing the evicting must have a superior interest in...

How can i get an extension by the court if the day to vacate (order of possession) is already today or past ?

Extensions are not typically granted in eviction court (nearly all tenants would like them and have good reasons). You can try calling legal aid,...

can I pay something on my rent tomorrow and still be able to stay there ?

A 5-day notice requires full rent, not half rent. It is up to your landlord whether they will agree to some sort of payment plan. If there is an...