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F you don't go to the eviction hearing that your boyfriend got due to fear of your safety do they move your stuff to the stree?
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Answered on June 17, 2018
If you were served with summons and do not go to court you will lose and an order of possession will be entered. I'd show up in court if served...
Why would a lawyer be contacting me after an accident?
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Answered on June 17, 2018
Attorneys can buy mailing lists of people that recently received traffic tickets, the attorney is trying to get you to hire him/her to defend the...
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What i should do ?
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Answered on June 16, 2018
The options depend on the facts, but they cannot be criminally re-tried for the same offense.
The best next step is likely consulting an elder...
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I was served a 5 day notice. If I pay one day after the notice expires, can I still be evicted?
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Answered on June 15, 2018
If you do not pay within the 5 days the landlord may evict you.
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Can my landlord raise my rent in the middle of the current lease?
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Answered on June 15, 2018
Only if the lease terms allow for it - residential leases almost never do (one of the benefits of having a year-to-year lease).
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Is this a violation of CRLTO's (Chicago Residential Landlord and Tenant Ordinance) landlord's right of access?
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Answered on June 15, 2018
The landlord will likely argue that consent is a defense - but the RLTO does not provide for consent as an exception to the 48 hours' notice. It is...
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Should I get a lawyer to recover financial losses from a rear ending?
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Answered on June 14, 2018
I agree with Mr. Hoffman - it is usually not economical for a lawyer to work on a property-damage-only auto accident case unless the car is...
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My dog was involved in a hit and run. Can I sue the individual that hit him and have them pay for his hospital bills?
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Answered on June 14, 2018
You have three problems. The dog wasn't leashed (so you might lose based on that). If it was a hit and run how do you know how to sue? Finally,...
How do I represent myself in small claims court, Cook County, against a lawyer representing my out of state previous landlord ?
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Answered on June 14, 2018
In Illinois lawyers are allowed in small claims cases (I have heard that is not the case in every state).
Going against a professional is very...
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Can landlord sue for only late fees if we have already moved?
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Answered on June 14, 2018
Anyone can sue anyone for anything. Most landlords wouldn't bother over a small amount of money.
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