If the unit is in Chicago, you need to review the recently enacted Fair Notice Ordinance. It can be anywhere from 30 to 120 days.

Can you sue, yes. But it will probably be more expensive than it is worth. The vet may not be willing to testify to the requisite degree of...

Assuming the notice is legally compliant, you can file an in-court eviction and go through the eviction proceeding. It's best to hire a lawyer as a...

Generally, no, a landlord cannot unilaterally insert a new provision into an existing lease. If this is a condo building, there may be condo rules...

This is a little confusing. Why do you think that probate is needed? A will does not negate the need for probate, but a land trust can (assuming...

Possibly, but not necessarily. You will need an attorney to help either way. Contact a local probate attorney.

It's very difficult to sue a school for injuries due to broad immunity. It may make sense to hire an education lawyer to facilitate your son's...

There are standards for abandonment, especially in Chicago. There is also a process for removing possibly abandoned possessions. Your eviction...

No, that sounds like an attempt at a self-help eviction, which is illegal in all of Illinois. Moreover, if the unit is subject to the Chicago RLTO...

Given the amount of money at issue, you should have a formal consultation with a lawyer.