I live in Illinois, in the north Chicagoland area. I was just served foreclosure papers.

Dear Fearful Homeowner: I am sorry that you are in this difficult situation. Since you are located in Lake County, now is the time to retain...

Foreclosure Help in Illinois?

Dear ex-spouse: Now is the time to retain competent counsel who is familiar with domestic relations law, foreclosure law, and bankruptcy law. It...

Dear Tenant: You should review your lease carefully to see if it allows the Landlord the right to come into your home without your permission. If...

What can I do if my landlord incorrectly wrote my lease end-date and I signed it but have proof of the intent of the lease?

Dear Tenant: You should act promptly before the end of May. Write a letter to the Landlord and include copies of your emails. Advise the...

A board member is harassing my tenant.

Dear Townhome Owner: I am sorry that you and your tenant are having such problems with one member of the Board. At this point you should...

Dear Former Tenant: It is unclear from your question whether you had a lease and if it was in writing. Your comment about a criminal case also...

Never moved in lease break but agreement allows 10 to terminate.

Dear Out of State Tenant: Please make sure that you read the contract carefully and have some evidence that you cancelled within the time provided...

Can we recover a deposit on a rental home after it has been foreclosed?

Dear Tenant: I am sorry that you have this issue far from home. You should immediately contact a North Carolina Attorney who is familiar with...

Can my sisters and I force our brother to pay his debt.

Dear Sibling: If you have a willing buyer and you think that the price is fair, retain an attoney who is competent in both real estate litigation...

If a tenant keeps paying the rent late (after 11months), can I do a letter stateting there will be a late fee charged?

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