You likely do not have sufficient damages worth pursuing. Do you have medical bills? Were you severely injured? If you were not severely...

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My neighbors upstairs filed for hardship as defense against getting evicted. How can the eviction go through?

Hardship is not a defense to eviction. The landlord likely did not follow proper procedures if his eviction failed.

Yes, if he is late on rent. If he has been a good long-term tenant, then the landlord may be willing to work with him.

Sons father is suing for an accident him and my son were in. Am I supposed to receive some of the settlement as well?

No, though you may want to keep an eye on the case to make sure your son's money is protected. The father's money for his own injury is his....

The mere fact that a contract is written by hand has no impact on whether it is enforceable. Whether there is some other reason the agreement might...

Can I have a case removed from small claims in order to appear telephonically?

I have never seen a judge allow anyone to appear by phone in Cook County, but that doesn't mean it is impossible. I once appeared by phone in...

Lease agreement in Chicago-security deposit

Most leases state that a tenant cannot use the security deposit for rent. However, in Chicago you must be very careful about taking any adverse...

If i put in a motion to ask for more time and it got denied can i put in another motion to buy me a few extra days

The second motion would likely be denied. The sheriff does not come out to evict you on the day the order is entered, though they are quite a bit...

My commercial lease expired 1 month before the previous landlord sold the building new owner presented me with a lopsided lease.

At some point your landlord is going to give you notice that he is terminating your current month-to-month lease and may begin eviction procedures....

Can I enter my tenant's rental unit to show it to prospective tenant with less than 48 hour notice? (I gave 24 hour notice)

You need to both review the lease and the law in Arlington Heights (if that is where the unit is located). The longer period will control. In...