Cost to settle a personal injury case

As a defendant in a personal injury lawsuit, I hope you have spoken with your insurers (homeowners' and auto) as applicable. They insure against...

Got 5day notice for non payment of rent, lease states may serve with a 7day notice, paid 6th day can I be evicted

If you paid the rent and the landlord accepted it, you are probably fine. The notice was likely defective, but it's impossible to tell without...

There's a decent risk that this is a scam. Most people would tell you to find a different place with a local landlord. It is always a good idea to...

My lease expired in Oct. My LL received notice of foreclosure in May. Can he come and take appliances?

If the lease of the house included appliances (most do) then the landlord cannot remove them until your lease is over. You are likely a...

My rent is late every month, but I pay the late fees every month. example if my rent is $1195.00I I pay $1210.00 every month.

Yes, though it depends on how late. Most landlords won't even try to evict someone for being only a few days late. They may, however, not want to...

Am I at fault or liable for someone coming on to my property and being bit by my dog that was tied to his lead?

There are two primary exceptions to dog owner liability in Illinois, provocation and trespass. Specifically, the Illinois Animal Control Act states...

Can I sue the building or establishment for not doing a daily maintenance check on their elevator at the city of Chicago, IL?

It is unlikely that you could successfully sue the building. The easiest way to tell if you have a case is to consult with a few personal injury...

Responsibilities of guardian of the person vs guardian of the estate for a minor.

Seems like you have a fairly unusual guardianship situation where, preemptively, there is something in the child's estate. The best person to ask...

The landlord took me to court for non payment of rent I had given her a hand written note about the damages and ripped it. I

Landlords lie all the time, the judge is really going to be concerned with whether you paid rent or if you have a legal justification not to. As...

My landlord committed perjury about building violations in small claims court I had refused to pay rent because of damages

It is rare that a tenant is allowed to withhold all their rent and even partial rent withholding is tricky and should not be performed without...