Expecting check from a settlement. Can't locate his address or phone# His old phone # is disconnected. How do I locate him?

All licensed lawyers can be found using the link below. http://www.iardc.org/lawyersearch.asp

Moving out before lease is up. Landlord rented unit on 1st. I originally said I would be out on the 15th.

This seems unusual, but depends on the terms of the lease. Nobody could advise you without looking at the lease.

My insurance company is not paying policy limit in Chicago

Hire a lawyer rather than posting incriminating details in a public forum, you appear to have ample assets to do so.

Do I have a claim to sue?

Contact the manufacturer. They may stand behind their product or they might claim you misused it (too long in the water, too deep, improper assembly).

Could I be financially responsible for a service that I never ordered nor had previous knowledge about?

Have you asked the landlord about this? It seems pretty strange that someone would have the lawn mowed without the landlord's consent. If the...

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After leaving an apartment how long do you have until removing property from storage locker after moving long distance

This question is confusing. Are you saying that your friend moved out of her apartment and left items in a storage locker at the apartment? Was...

How do I start the process of taking my ex to small claims court?

You draft a complaint and have her served with summons. Most courthouses have some sort of help desk for pro-se litigants. Keep in mind that...

What is process for canceling a lease that was not signed by landlord until after possession? Potential monetary reimbursement?

Assuming the RLTO applies (the most significant exception is owner-occupied buildings with six or fewer units) you are entitled to terminate due to...

If I'm getting let out of my lease early due to bedbug infestation am I entitled to my deposit back

Probably, you have to follow the rules when terminating though. Contact a landlord-tenant lawyer for assistance with termination and recovering...

Guardianship of a disabled adult?

The probate court can declare an adult disabled and appoint guardians. You should contact a local probate/guardianship attorney.