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What sections of what federal laws govern access to state and county court hearings by disabled people?
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Answered on October 14, 2013
I would start by looking at the ADA 42 USC § 12101. Generally courts are very accommodating of people with disabilities, though Chicago courthouses...
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Can an 18 year old take temporary guardianship of a 17 year old
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Answered on October 14, 2013
For temporary guardianship of less than a year, what is primarily needed is the consent of both parents. An 18 year old is an adult, so they can be...
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Can I sue landlord for security deposit if he sent partial amount owed and I cashed that partial amount?
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Answered on October 14, 2013
Your rights largely depend on where the unit was located. Your post lists your location as Oak Park, Oak park has an unusual law that gives tenants...
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In Cook County IL if I am served a 5 day notice for non payment of rent and I vacate the property can they still evict in court?
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Answered on October 14, 2013
It wouldn't really be an eviction if you vacate voluntarily, they could still sue you in small claims for the unpaid rent though.
See if your...
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Can my sister sue for part of her rent back.
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Answered on October 13, 2013
Eviction through court proceedings is the only way for a landlord to remove a tenant in Illinois. You can, of course, voluntarily terminate the...
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Do we need to contact an attorney? For Invation of Privacy, and Harrasment.
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Answered on October 13, 2013
The facts you presented likely do not lead to a viable cause of action or a matter any attorney would be interested in unless you want to pay an...
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Do we need an attorney. Our Landlord has told us he will not repair anything any more
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Answered on October 13, 2013
It sounds like you have a month to month lease with a very challenging landlord and a bad unit. Terminating the lease and finding a new home is...
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When a contract is breached, who is liable?
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Answered on October 13, 2013
Generally just the company, unless there is a personal guarantee. You should have an attorney review the contract to be sure.
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On Pro Se litigants and Court House searches
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Answered on October 13, 2013
Yes. I assure you security will prevent you from entering if you refuse to go through security. Moreover, lawyers must go through security in many...
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I have POA and am executor of the will and will inherit some of the property. Elderly owner is in nursing home. I would like
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Answered on October 13, 2013
In Illinois you do not have to accept the appointment of executor or agent under a power of attorney. Well drafted documents will have named a...
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