June and July rent checks bounced. Renter moved. What can I do. I have his forwarding address, employer and phone number.

I'd add to Ms. Goldstein's answer in that you absolutely need to speak to a Chicago landlord-tenant attorney before taking any action. Chicago has...

Does a retainer need to be paid 100% to have someone in court?

If your attorney withdrew recently most courts will give you 21 days to find a new one. However, the court has a lot of discretion. Your fee...

Is service by regular mail sufficient or does the service by mail mean that a certified letter needs to be accepted and signed?

In Illinois state court service of summons by regular mail is generally ineffective. Service by certified mail is only permissible in small claims...

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My landlord can't find my July money order even though I have a receipt showing that I paid them. Am I liable for this?

It's probably best to give it a shot - if only to avoid getting on bad terms with your landlord. The grocery store probably keeps a copy of the...

Do I have to legally remove a posted picture from the internet specifically facebook?

You probably don't have to remove the picture, but you should weigh your friend's wishes against the marginal utility of having a photo on...

If you don't pay or validly contest the ticket, the city will likely default you for the maximum fine and start with collection actions. The city...

A debt collecting attorney called me and said I was being investigated for fraud. Is this legal?

You should consult with a consumer protection attorney - there don't seem to be any answering questions on this forum, so you should probably use...

I made a motion in court, now I want to back out of that motion. How do I do that?

I agree with Judy, I'd also add that you should notify the judge's clerk well in advance so the judge does not put time and effort into your motion...

Yes, stealing is illegal. If you want justice, contact the police. If you want your money back, you will likely have to sue the roommate in small...

Is it worth taking my landlord to court?

The RLTO is very tenant friendly and your landlord has likely dug himself into a deep hole. It will not cost you much to go after him because under...