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Is there a statue of limitations to file charges against a school employee for assaulting a student, and it was caught on tape?
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Answered on October 03, 2013
It is not clear whether you are seeking criminal charges or civil damages.
Unfortunately, private citizens cannot force the state to prosecute...
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Can i double the amount the money the lady i babyst for due to the fact she still hasnt paid me?
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Answered on October 03, 2013
You have no basis to double the amount unless you had a contact specifying interest or a penalty for late payment. You can contact the Illinois...
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Can I sue LG for hearing loss and tinnitus caused by a piercing, screeching noise emitted by my cell phone directly into my ear?
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Answered on October 03, 2013
If you would like a formal case review, you should contact a personal injury attorney experienced in products liability immediately. Products...
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People leaving in the apartment I just bought .What should I do to get them out?
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Answered on October 03, 2013
If the people living there are actually tenants, they are likely protected by the Protecting Tenants in Foreclosure Act as well as the newly...
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My landlord served me with a 5 day notice for unpaid rent. I have lived here for several years always with a lease.
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Answered on October 03, 2013
You are a month-to-month tenant, but your landlord is following the proper procedure for evicting you for non-payment of rent. You can cure your...
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I just got a letter in the mail saying iv got a summons for eviction court tomorrow.
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Answered on October 01, 2013
It takes a while. Generally once you are defaulted the judge will stay the eviction for 14 days. The sheriff will then come and evict you when he...
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Nursing pump causes tear on areola which results in severe pain in the area. Do I have a personal injury claim?
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Answered on October 01, 2013
Depending on the severity of the injury, it is probably worth an in-person consultation with an injury attorney. If there were no medical bills and...
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My landlord wants to lock me out of our apartment a week before my move out date. What can I do to protect myself legally?
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Answered on October 01, 2013
Lockouts are absolutely illegal, this is the only provision of the RLTO that applies to all units, even those owner occupied units with 6 or less...
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If I accept a tenant knowing they're filing bankruptcy can it backfire on me whereas they can avoid paying rent after they file?
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Answered on October 01, 2013
Renting to a tenant that may be filing for bankruptcy is highly risky. Most landlord-tenant attorneys, including myself, are ill-equipped to advise...
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Do I have a lease or not? Not certain.
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Answered on October 01, 2013
One would have to review the actual documents to render a formal opinion. It's hard to say based on the information provided whether you have a...
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