Questions about interrogatories

Generally either party can issue interrogatories and the other party must answer, so long as they are proper. If they are improper, the answering...

My landlord wants to evict me because I refused to sign an amendment to late fees because it is illegal. Retaliatory eviction?

The landlord's conduct is probably illegal retaliatory conduct under the RLTO. You can file a lawsuit and/or use it as a defense to an eviction...

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Can I lock my temporary roommate out of my apartment with out legal trouble?

The safest way is to go through the courts, but that is slow and expensive. If you lock her out and she is deemed a tenant, you could be in a lot...

Can I terminate my lease if my building was sent a shut off notice for the heat?

Maybe. Assuming the unit is in Chicago and is not a small, owner-occupied building, you will have the benefit of the Chicago Residential Landlord...

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Can a previous landlord seek payment for lost keys after deposit has been returned to me?

The landlord could seek money for the keys, though it is highly unlikely they would go to court for such a small amount. I'm assuming this is a...

I need to file a motion to represent myself against my attorney for fees, how do I file a motion?

Generally, you just file a pro se appearance. They can help you with this at the courthouse. I'm sure you understand that litigating against a...

Legal adviser left me on the fence about property title.

Landlord-tenant relationships in Chicago are highly regulated. You did the right thing by consulting an attorney and you should continue to do so...

What does an ex parte ruling mean? I went to my arraignment for not having a light on my bicycle at night. I didn't plea, I went

Mr. Hoffman is correct regarding the meaning of ex parte. Your question is very confusing. Not having a light on your bicycle is likely a very...

Is student housing in a religious school subject to tenant-landlord law?

Most landlord-tenant laws have exemptions for student housing. This is even more so when the school is religious. Honestly, the easiest way to...

Can a Landlord break a signed lease renewal without lease violations?

Though it's hard to determine without seeing the documents, so long as there is no termination on sale clause in the lease, your lease should...