I'm not sure if it is illegal (it probably is), but it is definitely unusual and a big red flag. I wouldn't sign anything like that. If he tries to...

Illinois has a law that regulates landlords placing common utilities on a tenant's meter and it is unlikely the landlord complied (there needs to...

If the unit is in Arlington Heights (or anywhere in Cook County) there is a decent chance your deposit will be protected by the Cook County...

I assume you were not married. Your ex can evict you, it is an in-court process and typically takes a couple of months in Cook County (if a...

Illinois law will apply when it comes to collection of a judgment against an Illinois property. I assume you already have a Florida injury lawyer,...

If a person dies intestate in Illinois with both a spouse and children, the spouse gets half the probate assets and the children get half. You...

If your mom had no named beneficiary on the retirement account, it will be part of her estate and will probably have to go through probate. You...

As a landlord and a seller, you should have an attorney. If you don't have one, get one. In most cases a lease will transfer to a new owner and...

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You don't have to sign a lease, but you can expect the landlord to issue a 30-day notice of termination if you don't. In your case, that doesn't...

It is highly unlikely you will bet punitive damages in a car accident case, especially against a municipality. That said, if you were injured,...