Questions answered by Joseph Andrew Brabender IV

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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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Received "Juror Subpoena Failure to Respond" for Queens, NY, but moved out of state. How do I resolve without appearance?

Joseph's answer | Answered on October 19, 2013

Make the call, be prepared to fax proof of your current residence to their office (lease, driver's license, mortgage, ect.).

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Starting a Fashion Business in the State of Illinois?

Joseph's answer | Answered on October 18, 2013

You should hire a small business lawyer to get personal advice, it will be money well spent. Generally people go with an LLC, but sometimes one is...

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I applied for a dealer license in indiana and was turned down because of a felony conviction.

Joseph's answer | Answered on October 18, 2013

When you set your location to Chicago, your question will be viewed by Illinois Lawyers. You should repost with an Indiana location.

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We are behind with our rent, 4 months now.

Joseph's answer | Answered on October 18, 2013

You probably need to negotiate the cash for keys and ask for a little more time to get out. You do not want an eviction on your record as that...

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Am I lieable to sighn another lease? Will I go to jail if I choose not resighn a lease?

Joseph's answer | Answered on October 17, 2013

You will not go to jail for not signing a lease. Your lease may have automatically renewed due to a failure to give notice, you would have to...

Joseph Andrew Brabender IV's Answers (5178)

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

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

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

Broke lease agreement. Have notice from collection agency.

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

Received "Juror Subpoena Failure to Respond" for Queens, NY, but moved out of state. How do I resolve without appearance?

Starting a Fashion Business in the State of Illinois?

I applied for a dealer license in indiana and was turned down because of a felony conviction.

We are behind with our rent, 4 months now.

Am I lieable to sighn another lease? Will I go to jail if I choose not resighn a lease?