When filing in person, how many copies of a non-motion pleading must be filed with the Cook County Circuit Court Clerk's office?

One is actually filed, but you usually file stamp a copy for yourself and for each other party in the case.

It appears that your landlord has mitigated (as they must), so you would only be responsible for actual damages you caused and any costs they may...

Did my employer illegally terminate my contract?

Have an employment lawyer review your contract. Most offer free or low-cost initial consultations.

Hello, One of my roommates lost her job and we can not afford to live here anymore, realtor doesn't relay messages to owner

You might be able to, but not because of the lost job. Trying to do this without an attorney tends to result in a lawsuit. Tenants in Chicago are...

I want to sue second tenant on lease (& remove him from lease) and offer other tenant to continue remainder of lease at new rate

Setting aside any complications from the divorce decree, you can generally sue any tenant if full rent isn't paid. You don't have to evict to sue...

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Are there sanctions for filing 2 days past the law of limitations ?

Your question is confusing. Are you the plaintiff or defendant? What was filed late? What limitations period are you talking about, the statute of...

Bed bugs keep returning because landlord is only treating my apartment and not whole building. How do I get out of the lease?

If your unit is subject to the RLTO you have many rights. However, taking any of the actions mentioned without an attorney is extremely risky. Most...

Can we kick out a roommate?

Throwing her stuff on the curb would be a horrible idea. She is a subleaser and therefore entitled to all the many protections tenants have in...

Can our lessor sue us if we continue to move on 10-31-13 the date our contract ends? does he have the right to extend our lease?

No attorney can give you such specific advice here, this is a general information forum. You should set up a consultation with a landlord-tenant...

I live in a house that was converted to 2 rental units. The heat for the entire home is controlled by the other unit. Legal?

This is not in and of itself illegal, but your unit has to be maintained at reasonable temperatures. If it is in the 50s in your unit, there is...