Is it legal for landlord ask me to sign personal statement before we signed a commercial lease.

I'm not sure what you mean by a personal statement. I'm guessing you will be making a personal guarantee on the lease, many landlords require it....

A lawyer charged $15K retainer, settle the case, and is now charging an additional $16.8K.

This would depend on your agreement with the lawyer. If you are being billed based on time, you can ask for itemized time sheets, most lawyers send...

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Someone parked their car illegally on my property blocking me in and I was unable to leave for work so I smashed it in anger.

Under these facts you will likely lose and I suspect your insurance will deny coverage for intentional wrongful conduct. I suggest you hire a...

Can a picture of my son be placed on a website without my permission. I am divorced and we have joint custody.

Have you tried contacting the website? They would probably take it down if you ask. If your son was just part of a crowd, there is likely no...

Meaning of Spindled.

It's just the process of setting a date and time for a motion. I have no idea where the name came from.

I am going to court Thursday because my dog bit me in MY home and I went to the ER to get it checked out

Is this a City of Chicago fine with a hearing at 400 W. Superior Street? If so, go to your hearing and negotiate with the city representative. They...

Can a landlord evict you with in a month time for not being able to pay your rent ,

Evicting a tenant from an apartment in Cook County takes longer than a month and must be done through the in-court eviction process. The landlord...

I am a Senior and live in a Senior apartment complex. I found bedbugs in my apartment and notified the landlord.

I agree with Ms. Howard's answer, calling 311 may help too if the landlord is not taking appropriate action. Terminating your lease early...

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What is my best option prior to my lease ends?

If the unit is in Chicago, you may be able to terminate under the local ordinance commonly referred to as the RLTO. Have a tenants' rights attorney...

How should I negotiate a deal with a co-owner of an intellectual property who's unlikely to contribute any value in the future?

I agree with the other lawyers that you really need to hire a lawyer to handle this. Even if you negotiate an agreeable price yourself, you will...