Questions answered by Barry Cahn Boykin

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Hello, I am renting an apartment for $800 without a lease, but before that I was paying $725 a month.

Barry's answer | Answered on June 11, 2013

I agree with the prior answers. There are no "rent control" laws in Illinois. A landlord can charge what the market will bear. When was the last...

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My landlord lost the property due to unpaid taxes. Our lease was up 6 months ago, we moved out and now the new owner wants rent.

Barry's answer | Answered on June 11, 2013

The question is implied--and a little puzzling. If the property has been lost, how can the former owner or her agents demand past due rent? Has...

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Can I as a tenant terminate my lease early using Lis Pendens as my reason?

Barry's answer | Answered on June 11, 2013

I agree with the prior answers. With rare exceptions, the lease would have to be honored by all parties to the lease. That being said, you may...

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Can my ex not provide me with where she plans putting my son for preschool?

Barry's answer | Answered on June 11, 2013

I agree with the prior answers. If possible, look into affordable preschool alternatives that you may share with your ex, preferably accompanied...

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Can my ex son-in-law force my 13 year old granddaughter to fly alone?

Barry's answer | Answered on June 11, 2013

This question sometimes comes up with parents who live in different States. The child must comply with the directions of her parents. If the...

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Are the details of my apartment lease protected by the Fourth Amendment (disclosure only with permission or a warrant)?

Barry's answer | Answered on June 11, 2013

The Fourth Amendment protects a citizen from unreasonable search and seizure. However, in my understanding of the facts, the details about your...

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How can I prove fraud? I tried to get a mod but after seeing a copy of my pay history , bank refused to answer $0 to principal.

Barry's answer | Answered on June 11, 2013

You are close to the very end of the foreclosure timeline. As I understand the facts that you post, the bankruptcy was dismissed, and the bank...

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Can i sue somebody for defamation of character

Barry's answer | Answered on June 11, 2013

Attorney Goldstein has given a good answer. Please know that it is easy to bring an action in small claims court. The cost is relatively small...

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Can I break my lease before I move in?

Barry's answer | Answered on June 10, 2013

There have been several questions on this topic--which is sensible given the time of year. The advice I generally give is to seek agreement of...

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Appeals - time limit to re-open the case

Barry's answer | Answered on June 10, 2013

The lawyer that handled the appeal should answer these questions, ideally. The question doesn't really state who was the appellant and who was the...

Barry Cahn Boykin's Answers (1279)

Hello, I am renting an apartment for $800 without a lease, but before that I was paying $725 a month.

My landlord lost the property due to unpaid taxes. Our lease was up 6 months ago, we moved out and now the new owner wants rent.

Can I as a tenant terminate my lease early using Lis Pendens as my reason?

Can my ex not provide me with where she plans putting my son for preschool?

Can my ex son-in-law force my 13 year old granddaughter to fly alone?

Are the details of my apartment lease protected by the Fourth Amendment (disclosure only with permission or a warrant)?

How can I prove fraud? I tried to get a mod but after seeing a copy of my pay history , bank refused to answer $0 to principal.

Can i sue somebody for defamation of character

Can I break my lease before I move in?

Appeals - time limit to re-open the case