Under tenancy by the entirety, as spouses, you each own 1/2 interest of the property but have a right to possess the whole property. If a judgment...

Can I terminate my lease in anyway because of these reasons ?

Before you can break your lease you need to document these issues. The best way is to write a letter to your landlord each time of of these...

Would our text message agreement be considered a contract or written agreement if she does not pay and it goes to claims court?

A text message is a writing and can be considered a contract as long as the other elements of a contract are present. In this situation, the text...

What can I do about a secretary of a condo association who lies and conceals information from the residents?

Members of the Board have a fiduciary duty to the association and a duty to the unit owners. What you have alleged is a violation of these duties....

What to do if landlord is retaliating because you hired a lawyer and lawyer is not working for his client

The Chicago Residential Landlord Tenant Ordinance (RLTO) prohibits a landlord from retaliating against a tenant. One of the circumstances under the...

How likely is it that an "in personam" deficiency judgment would be entered against us if we are unable to reach an agreement?

It is hard to predict and is very fact specific. The bank is most likely entitled to a personally deficiency but it may choose to waive its right...

Do I serve them a 5 day notice to pay rent and then serve them a 30 day notice as well or which one comes first?

A five day notice is for non-payment of rent. A 30 day notice is for any other breach of the lease or to terminate the lease. If the tenant has not...

Tenant bankrupcy effect on landlord

You are subject to the bankruptcy stay. You can move forward to seek possession but only after you request permission from the bankruptcy court....

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What can i do? Do i need a realestate lawyer?

The landlord is the person you need to address the problem with. In accordance with City of Chicago ordinance the landlord must provide heat at a...

Is there a way to appeal the foreclosure sale of a home after the fact?

I am assuming the order approving sale was entered. If you are within 30 days you may be able to file a motion to reconsider. Depending on the...