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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?
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Answered on October 09, 2018
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...
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How can i get an extension by the court if the day to vacate (order of possession) is already today or past ?
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Answered on October 09, 2018
Extensions are not typically granted in eviction court (nearly all tenants would like them and have good reasons). You can try calling legal aid,...
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can I pay something on my rent tomorrow and still be able to stay there ?
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Answered on October 09, 2018
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...
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What's the cost for handling a probate case in Chicago with no
will, 1 child, no spouse & no one contesting?
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Answered on October 09, 2018
Call probate attorneys that practice in the county where your dad lived at the time of death and ask for an estimate. Whether it makes sense for...
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Can my son be evicted when he has a son that just received the news has conversion disorders.?
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Answered on October 08, 2018
A health condition is not a legal defense to not paying rent. It is nice that the landlord agreed to a payment plan - try to get it in writing...
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Am I entitled shares of an estate when there is no will?
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Answered on October 05, 2018
A power of attorney is a document that is only valid while the principal is living.
One cannot "make themselves power of attorney," they can...
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My daughter her roommate cannot get along in a 2 bedroom apartment in Chicago. The landlord does not want to work with them on
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Answered on October 04, 2018
It's hard to say. Most smaller landlords do not report to credit agencies, many larger ones do.
The landlord could also sue the tenant for any...
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What happens if my ex-husband died without a will and has estranged children?
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Answered on October 04, 2018
No. The only way an ex-spouse would handle an estate (assuming no estate planning) is if the heirs (his children) appoint you. Being divorced...
How long does a landlord in Illinois have to claim damages beyond a security deposit? Single family home rental.
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Answered on October 03, 2018
The landlord is likely only limited by the applicable statute of limitations, which can be as long as 10 years. If the landlord sues you or tries...
Can I break my lease before it starts in the place I have lived in for two years?
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Answered on October 01, 2018
It depends, you are bound by the lease even though it hasn't started yet, but it might be possible to break it. A lot will depend if the unit is in...
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