Can I file a USE OF OCCUPANCY ALONG WITH MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGEMENT

Dear Landlord: You can file a Motion for Use and Occupancy and a separate Motion for Summary Judgment. I am not sure of the term "squash". There...

Dear Litigant: I take it from your question that you are the Defendant. The order probably transferred the case to another court room (maybe...

My tenant asked for a Jury trial today in an eviction case and was it was granted. This is a clear case of a tenant refusing

Dear Landlord: If your case is in Cook County, you will NOT have a trial next Tuesday. It is a status date. It could take a long time for the...

Can a condo association board still charge you assesment fees after i put my home for sale and move out?

Dear Condo Owner: The short answer is yes. You should have a lawyer help you by reviewing the by-laws, condo declarations, etc. Hope this...

I've had a tenant whose rent has been late 4months because a foreclosure suit was filed against me. I negotiated the loan terms.

Dear Landlord: The Foreclosure suit does not in and of itself prevent you from dealing with your property as an owner. In Illinois a Landlord...

Dear Tenant: If you have a lease that has not expired, then the Landlord is required to give you a notice of termination. It can be a 5 day, 10...

I have not paid my rent in 3months because I found out my landlord in in foreclosure.She has taken me to court. Can i be evicted

Dear Tenant: If you occupy an apartment or a house, you should pay your rent. Just because the Landlord is in a foreclosure proceeding, is not a...

I am a Tenant and my Landlord has foreclosed on the property. What rights do I have?

Dear Tenant: Since you are current on your Lease and your Lease goes through 2014, you have additional rights in the foreclosure. You should...

How do you ask for court cost on an eviction? I have served the notice and will be filing the complaint and summons.

Dear Landlord: As the other posters noted, you can simply add "plus costs" on the complaint. With regard to your question on summons, our office...

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I have no lease or receipts from landlord for the 5 years paying cash is this legal?

Dear Tenant: You can have a lease for less than a year that is not in writing. As the prior poster noted, it is probably a month to month...