Maybe and maybe. To recover you have to show that the wrongful conduct actually caused the injury - this can be difficult. As for the amount of...

Can office landlord/maintenance deny access to washrooms in building?

Probably, I do not think Illinois has any laws that mandate that bathrooms be open to the general public. This sounds like something that could...

Do my sister who is 30 years not staying in our house, has the right with the house owned by my mother? my mom died 14 yrs ago

The estate should have gone into probate 14 years ago, it's possible that each sibling is entitled to a fractional share of the house. Hire a local...

Query about residential real estate held in tenants in common by 2 parties after death of one?

Sounds like a mess. The friend's estate owns a portion of the building (presumptively half). You might have some equitable arguments for the...

Im unemployed. What's's the reality I get my SD back?

It depends on the terms of your lease, but most are very one-sided in favor of the landlord. Unfortunately, Illinois (outside of Chicago) does...

My dad died with no will, if i go through probate, is it a guaranty that i will be able to keep the house?

There are a lot of factors. 1. Are you entitled to inherit the house? If the house was owned solely by your dad and your dad does not have a...

How do I evict my tenant, my brother, without going to court?

If you can't get him to leave voluntarily, eviction court is the only option.

What? Happens if i get a five day notice living in the YMCA

They will probably have to take you to eviction court, just like any other tenant.

Landlord did not renew lease, now giving us 30 days to vacate premises, no 30 day notice and threatening to change the locks!

Self help evictions (such as changing the locks) are illegal in Illinois. This is not a legal option for the landlord. If the landlord takes...

What can I legally do for undisclosed problems in a home I purchased less than a year?

It depends on what the seller actually knew and the terms of the sale. If the money at issue is significant, hire a lawyer for a formal evaluation.