What do you do when your lawyer drops a case after a year of making all payment in full on a monthly basis?

Ask for time to find a new lawyer and then find a new lawyer. A judge will usually give you at least 28 days. Terms of payment are highly...

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What are the consequences of not filing an appearance?

Default judgment if there is proper service with jurisdiction and no appearance. If the claim is large and the defendant has money, you should have...

Auto accident - Car owner is refusing my help?

Because you have no insurance you have very little leverage. Either the driver or his insurance may attempt to recover from you. You should...

Hi whats the percentage (roughly) of winning a civil lawsuit against a person that has been acquitted?

This is impossible to estimate without knowing the facts of te case. It is very common for attorneys to win injury cases when a traffic ticket is...

Can I sue to my ex-landlord who forclosed on the condo I'm rented from her for emotional distress because she lied about it?

You mention you hired a lawyer, you should consult him/her. Intentional infliction of emotional distress cases are tough and collecting a judgment...

What can you do about tenants who constantly abuse the law of having to file eviction in order to move their stuff and not move.

Outside of Chicago and a few other municipalities, the law is quite favorable to landlords. You should do the following: Only accept very high...

Am I in my legal rights to move out of my apartment?

If the Chicago Residential Landlord Tenant Ordinance applies to you, it is highly likely that you can terminate the lease. The most common...

Is there a law that requires my landlord to provide window shades?

No, this is not required by law. If it isn't in the lease you need to get your own shades.

Can a landlord show an apartment with less than 48 hours notice and NO notification that the lease would not be renewed?

Yes, the unlawful entry is a basis for a lawsuit so long as the RLTO applies. How many units are in the building? Does the landlord live in the...

Can I File A Motion With The Court To Make The Village Do Something About An Abandoned House Being Used By Drug Addicts?

Contact the police and the building inspector. Some municipalities will put such buildings into condemnation proceedings (which usually forces the...