Bad check from a tenant who already moved out from my unit in Chicago Illinois

Dear Landlord: There is a quasi criminal statute for writing a bad check but it would not provide you with much additional relief than if you...

Can a discovery request in an eviction case be challenged?

Dear Landlord: Yes, you can challenge the discovery. However, Litigation is complicated even for experienced lawyers. If you are dealing with...

Dear Tenant: Usually the amount stated in the Lease is used as the amount for Use and Occupancy. The idea being that when you entered into the...

I failed to make a the ordered payment for a USE AND OCCUPANCY. Can the landlord file a motion to say am in contempt of court?

Dear Tenant: If you violated a court order because you did not have the money, the court cannot sanction you. If you violated the court order for...

My landlord filed a Use and Occupancy but failed to mention the amount is it grounds for a judge to dismiss her request.

Dear Tenant: The Landlord request for Use and Occupancy will not be dismissed simply because the amount was not specified. As the prior posted...

Dear Tenant: You should review your lease to see if there is any mention of internet service. If there is no mention in the Lease, I would then...

Dear Litigant: A Motion for Reconsideration is presented to the original trial judge who made the initial decision. An Appeal is presented to the...

Can my landlord evict me in 3 days for non payment of rent when the contract for deed states without due legal process

Dear Tenant: In illinois a Landlord must use legal process to evict Tenants. If your Landlord were to evict you without a court order and the...

What do you mean cut a deal

Dear Asker: I am sorry but only a portion of your question appears. Please include the balance. Hope this helps.

I have been served a summons for my business for an open account at a repair shop, can I just file a response I am in illinois

Dear Business Owner: If you received a summons then you must move promptly. Do not allow any of the deadlines to pass without a response. There...