Some courts have standing orders, some courts have local rules, some courts give a response date on the presentment date. Did you serve the motion...

Is my dad actually being sued or could this be a scam?

Probably a scam and, if not, likely a violation of consumer protection law. Consider contacting a consumer protection lawyer and/or the Illinois...

I agree with the other lawyers, unless you are under some sort of court supervision this is not appropriate.

Lease question - did not declare roommate - can that be problem

Though it may be a technical breach of your lease, it is extremely unlikely that the landlord will take any action.

The only practical remedy is likely to try to negotiate a partial refund. Even small claims court isn't free and your time has some value as well....

What can I do if my landlord does not fix my hot water heater until a week later ?

Usually the fastest way to get results is to report it to your local government authorities, most consider hot water an essential service.

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In a breach of lease, do I have to return the security deposit to the tenant?

If there was no damage and no lost rent due to re-renting, there is no basis for keeping the deposit. Chicago landlord-tenant relationships are...

With the major fiasco going on with my case I am wondering are any lawyers who I can retain on contingent fee basis.

You have not provided sufficient information to determine whether your matter is one any lawyer would take on contingency fee. Lawyers generally...

Is this eviction "notice" legal?

Month to month leases can be terminated with 30 days written notice. Your landlord should have personally served you with written notice, but I...

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Does a financial power of attorney in Washington State need to be notarized if there is no real estate involved?

You need to change your location to WA for attorneys there to see it. It is generally good to notarize POAs and attorneys usually are willing...