Collecting rent from former tenant

You can file a lawsuit in small claims court, as you know, this costs money and time. You can then attempt to collect, which may be futile. As for...

To rent out an apartment,

Drafting your own lease or using a form is asking for disaster in Chicago, especially if the RLTO applies. Even though there are forms that claim...

You will likely have a proof problem if the matter goes to court. You will say you smelled marijuana and the tenant will say they don't know what...

Is there any way I can stop a fitness club from taking me to collections on a misleading contract?

Proving that the salesperson said something other than what is in the contract is difficult. This is especially true if he remembers things...

Can a case citation be refuted if it is from the wrong appellate district?

In Illinois, appellate decisions from a different district are binding unless the court that presides over the district where the case is being...

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Perhaps you could have a licensed plumber of your own choice do an inspection. It may also be time to speak to a lawyer about the possibility...

I need to find out my legal rights to my ex wanting to remove items from my home.

When you say "ex", do you mean ex-wife or ex-girlfriend. It makes a big difference because if it is your ex-wife family law comes into play. If...

Is it possible to have a contract canceled due to the car companies poor service. What can I do to cancel the contract.

You should try contacting a consumer protection attorney, they can probably evaluate your matter quite quickly. They usually offer free or low cost...

Eviction Notice Requirements

This is actually a tenant violation of the RLTO (if it applies), which is quite rare. Tenants can generally change the locks, but they need to give...

Premature discovery while waiting on dismissal

The discovery is not premature, but you can ask the judge to stay discovery while your motion is pending. These motions are commonly granted due to...