I need to know how to go about breaking my lease early in Arlington Heights, IL, we have black mold.

Most leases required that the property is habitable. This is usually one of the terms that the lessor must provide you with a habitable property....

Is eviction required before a new buyer move into foreclosed house under this circumatance?

You must file an eviction action even if they are squatters. I represented an owner in this circumstance who did not file an eviction action and he...

I agree that you should call your insurance company. They are going to need to determine what the problem is and when who is responsible for the...

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We have tons of black mold in several areas of our rental home. Landlord won't call a professional company to treat.

You should contact a lawyer. The repairs described are not proper or safe mold remediation. Your analysis starts with your lease. However, one of...

Your question is unclear regarding "checked for /claimed in paperwork/disclosure". The buyer can sue the seller for violations of the residential...

We hired a painter to paint a room, we paid in full, the jobs not done and he refuses to come back "for free" what can I do?

Your analysis starts with a review of the contract. Does it provide for attorney's fees? Also, did the contractor give you a "know your rights"...

Bought a house that flooded in the basement? previous owner signed discloure agreement saying he had no knowledge.

Under the Real Property Disclosure Act (RPDA), the seller does not need to complete the disclosure if they have not lived in the property in the...

What type of lawyer do I call for a problem with my home owners asociation?

A litigation attorney with condominium law experience. We filed a law suit in a very similar situation. The problem is that your attic is not...

A friend of mine borrowed around $2500.00 and never gave the money back even after 3-4 years

This a breach of contract case. It may be an oral or written contract. You should demand he repay you in a letter. You can file in small claims...

Getting police dash cam video

In Chicago your citation should have a box for the officer to check to indicate the existence of a video. Regardless have your lawyer draft a...