The eviction process takes at least a couple of months in Cook County (assuming a lawyer is doing the eviction). As the weather gets colder, the...

Landlords cannot unilaterally change the terms of a lease during its term. If you are month to month, the landlord must provide 30 days written...

Sometimes it is possible, but it depends on a lot of factors. You should have a probate lawyer help you either way.

Anyone can sue anyone for anything, but I do not see a viable cause of action here. People often threaten lawsuits, but they are difficult and...

A health diagnosis is not a legal basis for breaking a lease. That said, breaking a lease in Chicago is often possible due to technical defects in...

Whether you have a viable lawsuit will depend on the extent of injury. If it is just bruising and scrapes, it probably isn't worth it. If there are...

A victim of a car accident can sue regardless of the outcome in traffic or criminal court. Suing for property damage only isn't usually worth it...

You can sue so long as the abuse happened within the statute of limitations. However, even if you win, you will need to be able to collect....

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It's possible to sue for something like nuisance if it is bad enough. However, the legal fees could be significant. Even representing yourself will...

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Wrongful death claims are for humans, not animals. As Mr. Hoffman noted, animals are generally treated as property and their value is...