What legal recourse do I have available to me to make my roommates pay the bills they promised to pay?

Hire a lawyer to issue a demand letter or go to small claims court. Neither will be very cost effective if the debt is very small.

Is it against public policy in ILL to hire a probate attorney on a contingent fee basis on a will contest?

No, it is commonly done what a lot of money is at issue.

Do I have a case against a life insurance company for claiming in interpleader that a policy was governed by ERISA and it isnt

Ask your attorney, that's why you pay him.

Throwing a concert in at a warehouse illegally. I was wondering what can happen to me if someone gets hurt.

This is a bad idea - you probably already know that. If someone is hurt, they may sue you and you will end up going bankrupt in defense costs...

Can I still file for bankruptcy?

This will have no impact on bankruptcy if otherwise eligible.

What can be used to prove redesignation of an exspouse as beneficiary on a life insurance policy?

These matters are usually controlled by the insurance contract and oral wishes of the decedent tend to have no impact. Many times divorce...

What action can I take against my landlord/building manager if they are not maintaining and repairing my rental property?

You do have remedies including a possible repair and deduct situation (if covered by the RLTO). However, you shouldn't attempt to exercise any...

I am a tenant living in a condo,. the condo owner has filed bankruptcy, what does that mean for me?

This sounds like a very messy situation that you probably want no part in. As a month to month tenant you can terminate the lease on 30 days notice...

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When you evict a tenant, can tenant avoid/delay being evicted simply by not showing up at court?

If properly served a default judgment will be entered against them.

Can text messages accepted in the court as a evidence.

If you can lay the foundation for them and they are made by a party opponent. Otherwise you may have hearsay problems. I can't imagine why you...