What is defamation in light of Illinois law and criminal activity?

Highly unlikely, especially if the information is true.

I was wanting to know if my mom can charge rent to my step sister?

Parents can require their adult children to pay rent. Obviously they have to decide if this is the best decision under the circumstance. Do parents...

If Chicago security deposit interest is paid as credit to rent due, must the tenant use that credit within the 30 day period?

Mr. Weinstein's answer is excellent. Do not mess around with this! Write the tenant a check for a few dollars or whatever the amount may be, within...

What happens if I do not respond to a Jury Service Summon? I am not a citizen.

A warrant could be issued and then you could be arrested and would have to tell the judge in person about your non-citizen status. Mail them a...

Hi, my security deposit was returned after I vacated the home rental. Now 3 weeks later, the property management says damage.

Yes, just because the deposit was returned does not mean that there was no damage. Landlords have a right, but not a duty to withhold from a...

Maybe. You need an attorney to review your lease and all the attachments that came with it. There are many hoops to jump through and if you don't...

I have a tenant $2157 behind in rent. How can I get her out by July 25,2014.

I agree with Mr. Weinstein and Ms. Scott, you will never get the tenants out as fast as you hope using the legal process in Cook County. The only...

Can a condo owner renting say they will decide how much extra to charge for a wheelchair but it will be much more rent.

It seems very unlikely that an extra charge would be appropriate and/or legal if you are not asking for modifications. Perhaps you should tell the...

Consult with a real estate litigation attorney.

What to do regarding a copyright infringement settlement notice due to my ISP address

It might be a scam or it might be legitimate, we can't tell without seeing the document and investigating. There are lawyers in Chicago that handle...