Bogus charges against security deposit

You can try to bring a claim for breach of contract. Since the building is less than 5 units, the Security Deposit Return Act does not apply and I...

Dogs in public places

In many cases this would be regulated by the business owner, however, some municipalities may have ordinances. You aren't going to have a right to...

Actionable speech, Libel?

This is probably opinion, which is not libel.

I was awarded 20k in civil lawsuit, my attorney was awarded 200k we want to appeal he does not.

It depends on what your contract says. Most attorneys who handle fee-shifting cases specify exactly how any award of attorney fees will be handled....

What can I do??

If the car is used, this isn't really that unusual. $1000 in car repair costs is pretty modest these days. If the car is new, you might have a...

Withholding all your rent is almost never allowed and partial withholding is tricky. Chicago landlord-tenant relationships are highly regulated, so...

Is requiring "good cause" to terminate a lease the same thing as having an endless lease?

Most Chicago leases are subject to our local law commonly referred to as the RLTO. Landlords are generally free to refuse to renew a lease except...

You have to get the judge's permission to amend the complaint, which requires filing a motion.

Can I be found liable for owing my roommate money for internet/cable?

Oral agreements are enforceable and lying under oath can get a person into a lot more trouble than a few internet bills. If there is contradictory...

You can negotiate whatever terms you like with an attorney, someone may give you a reduced rate for your assistance, others will not.