After asking for a continuance for another court date can a tenant on the next court date ask for a jury trial?

Dear Landlord: Most likely the Judge will allow the Tenant to file a jury demand. If this happens, make sure that the order requires the Tenant...

My tenant is delaying the eviction by asking for continuance etc. She said she cant be evicted in December and will delay this.

Dear Landlord: It is unclear if you have a judgment for possession already or at what stage in the process you are at. My understanding is that...

Tenant maintains process server did not serve her but showed up to court and told the judge she is filing a motion to refute.

Dear Landlord: To be clear, in Illinois there is no longer a "Special and Limited Appearance". The Tenant should file an appearance and a motion...

My tenant at a court hearing asked for a continuance which the judge granted for a week. Can i file for a Use of Occupancy.

Dear Landlord: You absolutely can ask for the Tenant to pay use and occupancy even if there is no additional amounts due. The theory being that...

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I gave an attorney my retainer and he did hot do anything.

Dear Client: If the lawyer really did not do anything for you then you should be able to get your retainer back. Carefully review your retainer...

After serving a tenant how do you serve unkown tenants if process server already filed his affidavit

Dear Landlord: If your complaint provided "...and Unknown Occupants", you should have a separate summons for the Unknown Occupants. The Sheriff or...

Do I need a business license or permit to resell items online?

Dear New Business Person: I believe the official answer is "Yes" you do need to register with the State of Illinois. Here is the link to the City...

WHAT IS "QUASH WRIT - ALLOWED " ?

Dear Ex Party: First, Domestic Relations litigation is too complicated and the stakes are too high to represent yourself. Please take the advice...

My tenant was served, however process server forgot to add 'unknown tenants/ to his affidavit, although the complaint stated it

Dear Landlord: If your process server had a summons with Unknown Occupants on it AND served it but just was not clear on His/Her affidavit, then...

We recently moved out of our apartment. Our old landlords are withholding $500 in late fees for rent paid late.

Dear Former Tenant: If your apartment was in the City of Chicago your Landlord may be subject to the City of Chicago Residential Landlord Tenant...