A co-tenant fleeing the country isn't a valid reason for breaking a lease. You should contact a Chicago tenants' rights attorney to see if you can...

This will be determined by what your lease says. Is garbage included (it usually is)? Most leases also say you will only use a reasonable amount of...

You didn't state how old you are now, so we don't know how long ago your father passed. Assuming you are an adult, it has been quite a while. If no...

A written lease is strongly advised, even if it is a month-to-month situation. Having a lawyer involved is ideal. Keep in mind that removing...

Crash cases that do not involve injury are not usually worth pursuing unless the car is of extreme value (the legal fees will often exceed the...

This is a tricky situation. You need to reference 12-6-8 of the Oak Park Municipal Code (and reference 12-6 generally). I think the answer is...

Typically negotiate appropriate compensation or terminate the lease if so desired. You could also sue the landlord, but the economics don't always...

It's allowed but unusual. Tenants usually pay a security deposit at the time of lease signing or between signing and move in. I wouldn't recommend...

You are always free to seek another lawyer. It seems pretty early in the case, so doing so likely won't be too problematic. Most injury lawyers...

It depends on the size and nature of the estate. You might need to do a Small Estate Affidavit. You might need to do formal probate. It's best to...