Summons was board's FIRST contact with me about past-due assessments. Proper practices haven't been followed. How do I respond?

Fighting a condo association over assessments is extremely expensive (and risky), if the owner loses, they are almost always liable for the...

If you put a motion in,and the state say they are still not ready. How many times do they get, or is there a certain time limit?

This appears to be a criminal matter, I have corrected the practice area.

Can I sue my association?

Suing an association tends to be extremely expensive, even if possible, because they often do not act rationally. It would be far cheaper for you...

Can you get summoned to court 1 day after a roofing bill Is due and do you have the opportunity to pay without going to court?

It is highly unlikely that a lawsuit will be filed on the day after a bill is due. It is even more unlikely that the defendant would be served so...

My father an Indian citizen who,after the death of my mother remarried and settled in west Chicago illinois since 1990

Your situation is complicated. As far as guardianship goes, the stepmother will have no obligations. If you are asking whether you and/or...

Can I sue my landlord for loss of wages?

These types of cases are difficult because proving causation (that the sewage caused your injuries) is challenging and expensive. The fact that...

Can I dsipute the damage costs from my former landlord. ?

You can file a lawsuit in small claims court. If the building had 5 or more units, the Illinois Security Deposit Return Act will apply.

Deposit not returned within time limit in the lease agreement

If it is a building containing 5 or more units, you shouldn't have much trouble finding a lawyer as the Security Deposit Return Act will apply. If...

Unincorporated Cook County has far fewer tenant protections than Chicago. There are a few Illinois state statutes that are helpful, but you will...

I received a 5day notice either have the rent or landlord could put my stuff out an take over premises',we have ayear contract

The landlord cannot unilaterally raise your rent during the middle of the term of a written lease. You do not have the right to pay rent late,...