How to ensure that a minor receiving a legal settlement retains public aid benefits?

These situations are extremely complicated. Your injury attorney should recommend a probate attorney that can handle the matter. If you don't have...

Is an Illinois 5 day notice necessary with this clause in the lease?

In Chicago you have to serve the 5 day notice and follow all the rules. You should be aware that Chicago is extremely tenant friendly and it is...

If your roommate paid in half the deposit, you should return half to her. Is there some reason why you think you should be able to keep her share...

Can we win?

Are you asking about travel expenses? No. Generally all parties to a lawsuit are responsible for their own expenses and attorney fees. There are...

How do you file an amendment to a small claims case in IL?

Ask the judge for leave to amend your complaint. This motions are routine if the defect is curable. Opposing a lawyer pro se is extremely...

Can I get out of my apartment lease after fulfilling the one year contract?

Outside of the cities that regulate landlord-tenant relationships (such as Chicago and Evanston) your relationship is going to be controlled by the...

I am a tenant wondering about the return of my Security Deposit. - not in Chicago

Outside of Chicago, Evanston, and a few other cities, tenants must rely on the Security Deposit Return Act. Unfortunately, the Act only applies to...

Can a person I didn't sign a lease with evict me?

If the son has no ownership interest in the property and is not legally her agent, he shouldn't be the named party in the eviction. That said,...

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Citation from Elk Grove Village IL Municipal Corporation

I agree with Ms. Goldstein. It's not worth fighting a $25 ticket. Most Chicago-area municipalities require all cars registered there to have a...

My truck was hit by a falling branch. Pics show branch was severely rotten after it had fallen. DO I PAY?

If the city did not know about this particular rotten branch, you will have a very difficult time recovering. Report the damage to your insurer and...