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Can I sue my landlord for 1/2 of each month's rent for 4 months? Can I sue for replacement furniture? Can I break my lease?
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Answered on December 26, 2013
Do not withhold rent without attorney advice. The likely result of this is a costly eviction action by the landlord.
You can negotiate a lease...
Are tenant liable for pipes freezing if they left thermostats at 50° And outside temp are between -1 to 22 ° for the past week
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Answered on December 26, 2013
You would have to prove your case and also collect from the tenants, this would be difficult. Pipes don't normally freeze at this...
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Is legal action still possible against a network of right-wing religious/political vigilantes that targeted me 35 years ago?
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Answered on December 26, 2013
It's highly unlikely that a claim could be made after such a long period of time. That said, you can schedule a consultation with an attorney and...
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NEED HELP WITH FILING SMALL CLAIM IN CHICAGO IL.
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Answered on December 26, 2013
File a complaint with the Department of Labor (link below). You may also hire an attorney to write a demand letter.
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Was hit by a fire truck in chicago while working and driving a company vehicle
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Answered on December 26, 2013
You may have both a workers' comp and personal injury claim. You should schedule an initial consultation with a personal injury attorney and bring...
Statute of limitations on emotional and psychological abuse in Illinois? Prefer Mr. Brinkmeier not respond.
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Answered on December 26, 2013
I agree that you should schedule an in-person consultation with an attorney. The fact pattern seems long and complicated and the statute of...
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Can a POA be prepared by the agent?
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Answered on December 26, 2013
The forms used are usually statutory (written by the legislature), but the agent cannot be a witness. You should contact an elder law attorney for...
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Can I receive a court documents (discovery)under FOIA request? specify please procedure.
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Answered on December 26, 2013
If the documents were filed, they will be in the public court file and no FOIA request is needed. If they were not filed, you will not be able to...
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Can I break my lease early if my landlord failed to fix issues within the CRLTO time frame (some now fixed) and rejects letters?
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Answered on December 24, 2013
You probably can break your lease, but you need a lawyer to help you. The RLTO has very specific requirements that, if not complied with, will...
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I rent in Chicago the Landlord who does not reside at this property. Do I have a right to my own mailbox?
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Answered on December 23, 2013
You would probably have to consult postal regulations. Chicago landlord tenant law itself does not address this issue. Are you having problems with...
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