Is it fair I surrender deposit if no damage to apt, I pay for leasing agent and I waited until landlord found another tenant?

When answering this question, I am assuming the Chicago Residential Landlord and Tenant Ordinance applies to the apartment. If this is not true,...

Is suing for property damage in a auto accident is actually a small claims case?

I agree with everything Mr. Hoffman said. To answer your main question directly, whether a case is a "small claims case" depends on the amount of...

What are the next steps I should take?

I agree with Mr. Hoffman and would emphasize that you should hire a lawyer, at least on a limited basis - you need a good release if you work out a...

Is a real estate attorney required in Illinois?

This isn't a probate question, it is a real estate question (probate is distributing assets after death). I'll change the practice area for...

I am at fault in a personal injury case. What do I do now as far as representation.

Report it to your insurance carrier, this is why you have insurance. Don't post anything more on the internet or talk to the woman/her insurer....

Can I file a lawsuit against petland

Anyone can file a lawsuit, winning is the hard part - especially since Petland will certainly have a lawyer. In your particular case, proving the...

How can i make sure i get all of my deposit back once i sue my old landlord

There is no way to guarantee you will get your money back. You will present your evidence and the landlord will present his. Even if you win you...

If the police/prosecutor choose not to charge, there isn't a lot that can be done criminally. I'm not a criminal attorney, so I'm not even sure...

Was doing work for someone who died, how do I get paid?

Your claim is against the estate of your employer, not the daughter. As the other attorneys have mentioned, you can file a claim against the estate...

Can a landlord or a public housing authority discriminate against smokers, by making the units smoke free.

Generally a lease cannot be unilaterally amended mid-term, but once it is up the landlord is free to present new terms. To have a claim for...