I paid my lawyer to file bankruptcy back in August, I did the counseling, gave him all information necessary and even signed the

Ask your lawyer why the petition hasn't been filed. If he doesn't give you a good answer or communicate with you, hire a new lawyer and attempt to...

A cement contractor laid a drive way at my home. Nothing is in writing. There are a lot of defects.

You can try, but there will be many challenges. It isn't always easy to prove your case and collecting from sub-par contractors can be very...

How do i write a letter concerning all utilities for the building are hooked up under my name.

Start by talking to the landlord about it to determine if you can work out a deal. He has likely violated numerous laws including the Residential...

Putting a bill in my name for a friend...am I liable completely?

I agree that this is probably a small claims situation. You will have to make a judgment call on whether it is worth the time, money and effort. It...

Jursidiction on a lease is not in county of residence. Legal?

Your question is vague. Generally the law of the state where the property sits is applied to leases. As far as jurisdiction for a lawsuit, usually...

On a joint lease, can 1 leasee take over entire lease if both parties are in agreement?

Most leases make the tenants jointly and severally liable for the full rent. This means that the landlord can come after either of you for all the...

If the RLTO applies (it probably does if the owner doesn't live in the building and the unit is in Chicago) you must receive 48 hours notice....

If a tenant violates his lease by taking in stray cats can that affect his security deposit?

Only if they damaged the unit. They could, however, be grounds for lease termination. You should be VERY careful when dealing with security...

Can I sue a copyright infringement lawsuit against online infringement, after the infringing link was removed by takedown notice

You should re-post your question under "intellectual property"

I have a previous tenant who has a fraudulent claim against me that she developed breathing difficulties due to mold in my unit.

If you have insurance, forward the letters to your insurer and hopefully they will defend you. If you don't have insurance that covers this sort of...