The coach light on my balcony needs to be replaced, each unit has a balcony so you can access mine only through my unit. Who pay

I'm assuming this is a condo and not an apartment. It's really hard to tell without reading the condominium documents, but since the light is only...

Can My Dog Be Token Or Put Down If It Attacked Another Dog?

Highly unlikely, especially if the other dog wasn't hurt and the police weren't called. Dogs get into fights quite often, attacking people is a...

How does Chapter 13 bankruptcy affect a co-signer?

I don't practice bankruptcy, so I might be wrong, but I always thought student loans are generally not dischargable in bankruptcy. Be sure to talk...

I'm unaware of any statute or ordinance that would make a large application fee illegal. That said, the terms of the agreement itself may...

Can I stop paying rent if my landlord does not give 24 hours notice to show the apartment in Chicago

Assuming the RLTO applies, your remedies for unlawful entry are: -Terminate the lease -Obtain an injunction against such conduct -A penalty...

The roof leaks is the association responsible for damage to my wall and ceiling

Probably, if you are the top unit. It's impossible to tell without a full review of the facts as well as the associations governing documents. ...

What type of attorney would I need to sue T-mobile? It's not just about the money, I need a voice. What do I do?

Consumer protection attorney. There are a number of them in Chicago.

Break my lease

Oak Park is one of the few municipalities in the Chicago area that provides additional protections to tenants. However, simply getting a new job is...

I have a mouse infestation in my apartment.. Am I in my legal right to hire an exterminator and deduct it from my rent?

Your available rights as a tenant in this situation really depend on your municipality. As Ms. Scott says, even if you are allowed to deduct the...

With a commercial lease am I allowed to give a 10-day notice and proceed eviction if rent is not paid?

Though commercial leases are not as highly regulated as residential leases, you really should hire a lawyer to assist you. Court is complicated an...