Who is responsible for the rent if there wasn't a sublease contract written up?

The person on the lease is primarily responsible to the landlord for the rent. The subtenant may be held responsible to the tenant, or the...

We are worried that our Landlord will try to keep our Security Deposit for issues we had informed about. Can she do this?

Hopefully, there is documentation of the condition of the townhouse at the time of moving in, written approval for the painting, documentation of...

Evicting tenants that are past due and utilities are in my name.

Assuming that you don't live on the premises, then the 2 flat is subject to the Chicago Residential Landlord Tenant Ordinance (RLTO). The RLTO...

My wife is divorcing me, and I ask for $5000.00 of her $23.000.00 401K,

There are so many facts and variables in making a property division and debt allocation that I agree with other counsel that it is worthwhile to...

Driving without one headlamp and insurance card

You may either retain counsel to appear on your behalf on the date in your absence or you may check with the Clerk of court for a motion date where...

Facing through felony 1 and felony 3

I agree with counsel's answer posted previously. You also ask, "will he get arrested?" If he's been charged, he's already been arrested. You...

CAN I GET A DRUG CHARGE DISSMISSED AFTER 7 YAERS HAVE NOT BEEN IN TROUBLE SINCE AND WANT TO MAKE A BETTER LIFE FOR ME AND MY FAM

The question has to do with the Expungement/ Clemency area of law. Clemency refers to the process where a pardon is granted by the Governor....

My landlord double cashed my check, how can I protect myself?

He double cashed the check, but paid back in cash. Presumably the various cash transactions were accompanied by receipts. It's not entirely...

Can the defendant bring new evidence to trial, such as text messages?

I agree with counsel that the details of a criminal case should not be posted online. The text of the message is searchable. Anyway, the details...

It is important to remember that to keep the character of the funds as "non-marital" then there can be no marital funds added to it. In that way,...