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Does a non for profit have grounds to take me, a freelancer, to small claims court when there was no written agreement?

Joseph's answer | Answered on October 22, 2013

As you have probably realized, this is why it is so important to have all the terms of a contract in writing. It is rare for anyone to sue...

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A maintenance man claiming to be landlord is threatening to kick me out w/out an eviction notice. Can he do that?

Joseph's answer | Answered on October 22, 2013

Absolutely not. A tenant can only be removed through the legal eviction process that requires a lawsuit in court. Contact a landlord-tenant...

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Is it legal to send a brochure by mail and post advertising info. on newspaper?

Joseph's answer | Answered on October 22, 2013

I agree with attorney Moens, you need to be much more concerned with the legality of running a bakery out of your home than the laws surrounding...

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General

Joseph's answer | Answered on October 21, 2013

I'm not sure that this is a landlord-tenant question, it appears to be a dispute with a contractor. Speak with the contractor about the pricing. If...

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Power of Attorney to make an offer to buy a condo, sign the offer sheet etc.

Joseph's answer | Answered on October 21, 2013

Your step-daughter should hire a lawyer to draft the POA. Lawyers offer these services at quite affordable rates and they are easy to mess up if...

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Lost my job because of false statement is this terms for character assassination

Joseph's answer | Answered on October 21, 2013

If a person falsely states that another committed a crime and the statement is heard by third parties, it is defamation per se. Though you may have...

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Can I make my boyfriend sign a contract because he drives my car just incase something happens

Joseph's answer | Answered on October 21, 2013

You can, but it would probably be worthless unless he is wealthy. It is better to discuss the situation with your insurer and make sure he is...

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Can we be served a 5 day notice on the day rent is due?

Joseph's answer | Answered on October 21, 2013

First, never make oral agreements, always get everything in writing. The landlord will likely say no extension was ever given. If properly...

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Broke lease agreement. Have notice from collection agency.

Joseph's answer | Answered on October 20, 2013

The landlord may pursue you for nine months of rent, minus mitigation. You should speak with an attorney knowledgeable in Chicago...

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Does my landlord have any legal right to remove my belongings himself without going thru courts for eviction process?

Joseph's answer | Answered on October 20, 2013

I agree with the other attorneys. Self-help evictions are illegal in Illinois. In addition to contacting a landlord-tenant attorney, some police...

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