How do I know if I'm being offered enough in an accident settlement?

As Mr. Hoffman and Mr. Kasher have already stated, you really need an attorney for this type of accident if you want a fair settlement. Insurance...

Your daughter is actually fortunate. Most leases make all tenants jointly and severally liable for all the rent. This would mean that your daughter...

Landlord gave me a 30 day notice of termination of oral lease, eviction filed. Found out condo is in deed in lieu. Do I move?

Until legal ownership of the unit transfers, the owner is still your landlord. Because you have a month to month lease, a landlord can terminate...

In Chicago, I am attempting to find a sublet, but the Landlord said they have to pay a $350 per person move-in fee. Is this lega

Probably not. Most residential apartments in Chicago are governed by the RLTO. The RLTO states: 5-12-120 Subleases. If the tenant...

Do Legal Aid services only help people within their jurisdiction?

Most legal aid agencies only serve the county their are located in.

Our move-in fee was supposed to cover "cleaning & basic repairs" but the unit was not clean! Can I get money back?

You are going to have a difficult time forcing the landlord to clean the unit or refund your money. What you have is essentially a breach of...

Can I sue an airline for taking away my cabin baggage?

Airlines routinely make passengers check their carry-on baggage at the gate. This is usually due to the baggage being oversized, the passenger...

What remedies are available?

Unfortunately, most Illinois municipalities (other than Chicago, Evanston and a few others) do not offer robust protection for tenants. This answer...

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What is most effective in my case Send detailed statement to County State Attorney? Send statement to St. Supreme Court?

Do not send statements to governmental officials. You clearly need an attorney. Public defenders are fine lawyers and are certainly better than...

Can an employer hire a person just by posting externally and not post internally to current employees?

The company is free to do this unless there is a union or employment contract that prohibits it.