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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.
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Answered on July 12, 2013
Outside of Chicago and a few other municipalities, the law is quite favorable to landlords. You should do the following:
Only accept very high...
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Am I in my legal rights to move out of my apartment?
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Answered on July 12, 2013
If the Chicago Residential Landlord Tenant Ordinance applies to you, it is highly likely that you can terminate the lease. The most common...
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Is there a law that requires my landlord to provide window shades?
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Answered on July 11, 2013
No, this is not required by law. If it isn't in the lease you need to get your own shades.
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Can a landlord show an apartment with less than 48 hours notice and NO notification that the lease would not be renewed?
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Answered on July 11, 2013
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...
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Can I File A Motion With The Court To Make The Village Do Something About An Abandoned House Being Used By Drug Addicts?
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Answered on July 11, 2013
Contact the police and the building inspector. Some municipalities will put such buildings into condemnation proceedings (which usually forces the...
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Does a hotel have the right to keep your personal items and charge you to get them back?
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Answered on July 11, 2013
How long were you staying there and what were the payment terms?
The simple solution is to call the police, they may very well get you your...
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We hired a mechanic to work on our motorcycle 9 months ago and he still have not finished the job and it is in pieces.
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Answered on July 11, 2013
Sometimes a letter from a lawyer helps convince them to get the job done. Hiring a lawyer to write a letter is pretty affordable.
As Ms....
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My landlord is s slum lord how should i go about getting my money back. Im current on my rent.
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Answered on July 11, 2013
The Chicago Residential Landlord Tenant Ordinance offers many protections and remedies for tenants. Though there is not enough information here to...
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When a person is represented by an attorney, should subpoena still be sent to him/her directly?
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Answered on July 11, 2013
A request to produce is used and it is sent to the attorney.
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Should I talk to a lawyer or settle with insurance company?
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Answered on July 10, 2013
You should certainly consult a local injury attorney as soon as possible. The insurance company does not represent your interests and is trying to...
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