It depends on whether the tenant is on a written lease or is month-to-month. A landlord cannot raise rent during the term of a written lease...

A 5 day notice is what is required for unpaid rent. Landlords can give more, but they do not have to.

This would still be an illegal self help eviction. The tenant could call the police and have possession restored. The tenant could also sue you....

Unfortunately, the economics do not work out in cases that only involve property damage unless the car is some sort of exotic. You protect yourself...

It's hard to say. Usually, with longer leases the landlord should expect to re-paint on his own as the paint's useful life is up. If a tenant...

Consult with a local injury attorney to see if you have a claim. Cases with no medical treatment can be challenging, but not impossible.

It's a serious injury, so it is worth talking to a lawyer. However, it's unlikely the hotel will be held legally responsible. They would basically...

A "civil lawyer" is a broad term that covers all non-criminal lawyers. In city the size of Springfield, you probably won't find a lot of...

Evictions in Cook County take 3 to 6 months if the landlord does everything right. If they mess up any of the statutory requirements they have to...

You can call the police, they might do something or they might just tell you it's a civil matter and to get an attorney to deal with it. Generally,...