The problem you will have is that since it appears that the deposit is not subject to the Security Deposit Return Act it will not be economical to...

Could I sue my landlord for retaliation or use this as a legal defense to negotiate. Has any of this been legal?

It appears that you were negotiating and the terms changed several times during the negotiation, that is normal and not a basis for a lawsuit....

Can i sue my lawyer?

Unless the amount of money was very small (less than $10,000) the entire settlement would have been supervised by the court. Often times even small...

I have a person living with me that I need to get out of my home what do I do?

An oral agreement is an oral month-to-month lease, you have a tenant. A landlord can always tell a tenant to leave, but the tenant might not...

Can I still file a law suit an do I need an attorney to do so?

If a person's vehicle is damaged due to the fault of another and the other driver's insurance does not offer an acceptable amount your only option...

As the other attorneys have noted, you are the complaining witness (in the state's case against the driver for committing a crime). If you do not...

The only way to remove a tenant/sub-tenant is though the in-court eviction process, which is both lengthy and expensive. The only other option is...

Can I legally withhold rent from my landlord, until they provide proof of ownership of the building?

The person you are renting from does not actually have to be the owner so long as they are the authorized management agent of the owner. That said,...

If you sign a lease for an apartment and the lease starts August 15, is there a way to get out of the lease without paying ?

Your options will depend on both the language in the lease and also where the apartment is located. If the apartment is in Chicago, there are...

What kind of lawyer do I need???

A personal injury attorney. Act now as video evidence (and statements of sober witnesses) is often crucial in these cases. Videos have a tendency...