You probably have a case for violation of the Chicago Residential Landlord and Tenant Ordinance (which is generally more powerful than a...

It depends on how much equity is in the home and also what the children of your grandmother are willing to do. Maybe the heirs are willing to give...

Probably, unless your lease specifically states that the external building doors will be secured. Many buildings do not have the common doors...

The lease gives your friend the right to live in the unit, not the obligation (though sometimes leases specify a maximum amount of time a unit can...

Since you are not married you are basically a tenant. You have no right to inherit things owned by the boyfriend and you could be evicted after...

You might be able to break your lease without penalty, but you should not attempt to do it without a lawyer (it is very technical). Contact a...

I agree with Mr. Hoffman. Usually people do not have significant assets beyond their insurance policy, so that is the limit of recovery in most...

You could probably sue, but it might not be worth it - it depends on how expensive the medical bills are. Not many lawyers will take dog-on-dog...

Maybe, but not because of the fact that the neighborhood is dangerous. There are a number of technical reasons to break your lease in Chicago and...

You need a lawyer and formal probate will likely be necessary. If your mother died with no will or other estate planning instrument her estate will...