Statement in open court

It depends on whether there was a reporter there. Most Cook County courtrooms do not have audio recording. I'm not sure if Rolling Meadows does.

What are the requirements to recover interest on your security deposit?

45 days after move-out pursuant to the Security Deposit Return Act. If the landlord violates the Act, your mother is entitled to double damages...

I'm a renter who is subjected to cigarette smoke from bsmt tenants every day. Landlord won't get involved.

Unfortunately, disputes between neighbors are hard to resolve and landlords are seldom inclined to take any action against tenants so long as they...

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Is a sole proprietorship too risky if I plan to have a million dollar product liability insurance policy?

The decision to have an entity (or not) is a complicated one with many factors involved. You should hire a business attorney and also consult with...

I HAVE NO FAITH IN THE JUSTICE SYSTEM, MY DOG HAS BEEN MISSING SINCE FEB.20 AND I KNOW WHO FOUND HIM AND THEY CAN'T EVEN HELP Y?

You can hire a lawyer to investigate and file a lawsuit to get your dog back if he/she is able to determine where the dog is.

Tenant leaves before lease expires

I agree with Ms. Scott and would only add that it is often not worth the time to try to collect from tenants unless they have significant assets or...

Are Landlords required to send out Lease renewal Letter along with Lease extention form 60 days prior to lease ending date?

Landlord-tenant law is not very regulated outside of Chicago. If your lease does not set forth notice provisions for notification of...

Security Deposit return from a foreclosure property

You do not lose your deposit due to the foreclosure, but collecting it might be difficult. The key is going to be the size of the building. If the...

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Is it illegal for a Landlord to force you to stay when you want to move?

No tenant should ever terminate their lease without the assistance of a lawyer. Though it sounds like you have a good basis to terminate, you want...

Can I break my lease (penalty free) if I am being relocated because of work?

Generally no, this is not a sufficient reason. Many times landlords make mistakes that allow tenants to break their lease or negotiate their way...