Should I wait to pay my rent or deduct the price of a new appliance from the rent.

Dear Tenant: My response has not changed. I am sure that you just hit the send button twice. Good thing there is not charge for that. Good luck.

Should I wait to pay my rent or deduct the price of a new appliance.

Dear Tenant: The short answer is pay the rent without deduction for the new freezer. If your unit is covered by the Chicago Residential...

According to attorney's documents they're stating they personally served me for a case in which they didn't serve me in person.

Dear Defendant: You are swimming in very rough waters. Foreclosures are very technical and complicated and not an area where you should represent...

I would like to know if its wise or procedures for the other party lawyer to ask me to have a over the phone, conference.

Dear Litigant: You are in a difficult position because you have chosen to represent yourself in complicated litigation in federal court. You are...

I want to form an LLC but the name I want is used by a CORP but the status is "Not in Good Standing" How long till its dissolve

Dear New Business: Your name is very important part of your business. But that does not mean that you are limited to your official corporate or...

Wells Fargo waived their right to deficiency from short sale, anything to worry about? What is Illinois' statute of limitations?

Dear Asker: You hired an attorney who provided you with advice. We are in the position to second guess that advice. We are happy to answer...

Has my tenant broken the lease as sole occupant to a one bedroom apartment?

Dear Landlord: If the BF is there more than 1/2 the time and receiving mail, you probably have a basis to raise the matter with your Tenant. You...

I want to initiate an eviction process as landlord, but I'm out of state, and waiting for important date

Dear Landlord: Litigation can be complicated, especially if you are doing it long distance. You are best served by either reaching an agreement...

Dear Landlord: You are in a very difficult situation. I strongly suggest that you retain competent and experienced legal counsel. This is not...

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My landlord is trying to evict me due to back rent. I recieved a letter stating the property had been sold. Can he do that?

Dear Tenant: It sounds like you should find another less expensive place to live. Tax sales of real estate can be complicated and it is unclear...