Dear Pro Se Litigant: In pleadings it is best to refer to yourself as either Defendant or by your last name. The use of personal pronouns gets...

Who is considered family under the Illinois Service of Process statute?

Dear Asker: As previously stated, what you describe is not good service. What is important is that the person being served resides at that...

Court for eviction was April 3 but given until April 30 when does it go to sheriff

Dear Tenant: You are in a very precarious position. You do not have much time. If you want to try to work it out with the Landlord do so...

Illinois Evictions

Dear Landlord: You are entitle to rent for the remainder of the Lease term. As you note, you must make reasonable attempts to lease the premises...

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Dear Landlord: Illinois does not allow self-help and shutting off utilities whether in their name or not will be considered at a minimum a...

Dear Litigant: Do not waste any more time. Retain new counsel and they can help you unravel this problem. Good luck

What can i do if you lawyer failed to inform me of court date and missed deadline. Does not response to me.

Dear Litigant: You should retain other counsel if you want to try to pursue the litigation where the final order was entered. There may be a way...

Dear Tenant: There is no prohibition for the Landlord to keep a key. Others posted the reasons why a Landlord might keep a key. Some Landlords do...

Dear Tenant: There is no prohibition for the Landlord to keep a key. Others posted the reasons why a Landlord might keep a key. Some Landlords...

Can I break in legally? Tenant ran away from the property without paying 3 months rent.

Dear Landlord: Illinois does not allow a Landlord to use "self-help" even if it appears that the Tenant has left the property. Unless the Tenant...