Late Fee on Attorney's Fees in Divorce Case

There aren't many restrictions on late fees in Illinois, as long as they are disclosed in the contract, and they are reasonable and do not...

Will filing the papers stop the sale? And if not how long can I stay in the home while I file this lawsuit?

Unfortunately, many providers of "forensic audits" are scam artists who do not have the proper legal training to know what defenses will actually...

Will I receive interest from my security deposit and did my landlord violate any laws by putting that in the lease?

Yes, it is a violation of the RLTO to fail to pay interest on a security deposit. The amount of interest the RLTO requires to be deposited is very...

Why do you hear people describe discovery as being something that is costly ?

Along with what the other attorneys have said, it is costly because it is one of the most time consuming aspects of litigation. Even if you're not...

Can I bypass the realtor, as the 3rd property is listed on other sites & he basically did nothing more than unlock a door?

What he likely meant is that your first month's rent would go to him, and not your landlord, not that you would owe both people the full month's...

Do we need to give someone 30 days notice to leave our home after we discovered he is smoking crack in our house?

Given the serious nature of your situation, you should see an attorney who knows landlord tenant law to make sure you do everything properly the...

Is there a method I can use to ensure that a defendant appears for a small claims court trial date such as a subpoena?

You normally can serve a notice to produce on his attorney for a trial date. If you are in some kind of mediation program, the rules of most such...

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Is the issue with his bank (the credit card company) my problem? I used a debit card. What can I do to insure my refund.

You need to contact the issuer of your own card to alert them of the situation and ask them if what he is saying makes any sense. I would also...

Can I invoice this tenant for the $600 in the lease for the cleaning I did?

You need to be very careful to comply with the Chicago Residential Landlord Tenant Ordinance or you could end up with the tenant coming after you...

How many days do I have to file a motion to dismiss in Illinois?

A motion to dismiss is normally due on the same date an answer to the amended complaint would be due. If you have missed that date, you could try...