Can I withhold my rent if my landlord doe's not fix repairs needed and my heat is 58 degrees?

Dear Tenant: In most lease situations, the obligation to pay rent is separate and not contingent upon the Landlord making repairs to the property....

Can a landlord evict me

Dear Tenat: Depending on the terms of your Lease, there is a possibility that the Landlord can evict you and your roommate for violating the terms...

Can my father in law legally take my husbands name off the deed of our house if I have already filed for divorce?

Dear Divorcing Spouse: It will be easy to trace the ownership of your home. There is nothing illegal regarding transferring title to the house,...

My house is scheduled for sheriff sale next month. I went to get my possessions and the bank changed my locks.

Dear Foreclosure Defendant: Check with The McHenry County Clerk of Court to see if they have assistance for Defendants in Foreclosure cases. ...

Dear Tenant: Consider whether the Village of Clarendon Hills has a noise ordinance. Consider measuring the noise level. If the noise level...

Is there a legal remedy for a private nuisance on a dance studio below our unit?

Dear Resident: My guess is that you reside in the City of Aurora. The City has a noise ordinance - Sec. 29-204. - General prohibition. (a)No...

Landlord tenant issue

Dear Tenant: Minnesota does not allow a Landlord to change the locks or lock you out without judicial process. It is unclear if you were "locked...

Are we both responsible for the equity loan?

Dear Homeowner: Generally, even if you get divorce, it does not change the relationship with your creditors. You may agree with your spouse and...

Can an employer refuse health insurance because you are out of state?

Dear Employee: You need to get more information from both the Human Resource Department of your company and the people who hired you. If part of...

I have a notice to pay rent or vacate

Dear Tenant: It sounds like the notice that your Landlord gave you is defective. In the Circuit Court of Cook County, the Notice is the...