Real Estate-what do I do?

Dear Landlord: I strongly suggest that you retain counsel who is familiar with landlord tenant law in the City of Chicago. You may be subject to...

I have an agreed order from an eviction court requiring my tenant to move out two days ago but he has not moved out.

Dear Landlord: Depending on the agreed order you entered into, you may be precluded from requesting rent without vacating the current order. If...

Took prepossesion of home we have a signed contract to buy. A land dispute arised & they want $20k more for 40 year old mistake

Dear Property Owner: What you have described is a very complex matter and requires the assistance of an attorney who is familiar with both...

I lost my job and my daughter and I are staying with my son. We have been here for 4 weeks. Is this legal and does his landlord

Dear Family Member: Because your son is on a month to month tenancy arrangment, his arrangement may be terminated without cause upon 30 days...

Can the tenant sue me for not returning the pet fee? He knows that I am a new landlord so playing games with me.

Dear Landlord: Please first check to see if you are covered by the City of Chicago Landlord Tenant Ordinance. If your building is less than 6...

85 year old driver runs through flagman's stop in a construction zone. Will he lose his drivers license?

Dear Interested Party: You will need to provide more details to get a better answer. More importantly, if you are the driver or a friend of the...

Dear Tenant: You are right that your landlord must serve you with a notice and that they must use the court system to evict you. But do not wait...

May I sue a previous tenant for malicious intent?

Dear Spouse: You did not indicate where the case was pending or under what theory the Ex-Tenant was seeking to bring you into the case. If...

Can I still get an order of possession if the tenant wants to give me back the keys voluntarily?

Dear Landlord: Absolutely get an order for possession and put in the order that the Tenant has tendered the keys and possession to you. Hope...

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Are lawsuits against a company part of the discovery disclosure paperwork?

Dear 50% Owner: It sounds like you did the smart thing and retained an attorney who is familiar with corporate shareholder litigation. Litigation...