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...

I quit my job because my boss was not paying me, since I have left, he has not paid me at all. What should I do?

File a claim with the Illinois Department of Labor or contact an employment attorney. Most employment attorneys offer free or low-cost initial...

Can a Town Board give a Class A or B liquor license to one business, but say no to another asking for same Class A or B

Licensing agencies commonly grant licenses to one business and not another. There usually has to be a legitimate reason. Of course there can be...

I own a dealership and have dealer vehicles with dealer plates. Is there age requirement for employees to drive cars?

If they are licensed drivers, contact your insurance company. It would be horrible if they got in an accident and coverage was denied.

You could try threatening to call the police or get a lawyer to write a demand letter. Small claims court may also be an option depending on the...

LLM program for international students

Generally more highly ranked law schools lead to better jobs (though not necessarily a better education). Take a look at the US News and World...