Questions answered by S. Lisa Kirsch

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What are my rights as a tenant? Do I have any recourse?

S.'s answer | Answered on November 09, 2016

You really need to discuss the matter with a local landlord-tenant attorney. Being a somewhat new area you need someone that understands all of...

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What should be the attorney fee to represent me in buying a condo for myself?

S.'s answer | Answered on November 09, 2016

You get what you pay for. To be safe in a condo you need to be more concerned that the attorney will review everything you need to know about the...

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How can you have your name removed from a commercial lease judgement?

S.'s answer | Answered on November 09, 2016

The short answer is he really needs to see an attorney. Preferably an attorney that handles commercial landlord-tenant issues.

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Breaking my lease for pests and health concerns

S.'s answer | Answered on November 09, 2016

You need to read your lease. Most likely there are provisions that cover these types of situations. You should also check your local housing laws....

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What to do if I believe I have found mold in my home and I rent.

S.'s answer | Answered on November 09, 2016

I agree. There are attorneys that mainly handle environmental hazard litigation, mold, asbestos etc. in residential environments. I would find a...

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What is the law/ regarding a landlord or property managers responsibly in keeping water heaters at a safe temperature?

S.'s answer | Answered on November 09, 2016

I agree, However once you establish from the city that there are regulations that should be followed I would check with an attorney familiar with...

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What can I do if my apartment was broken into, and leasing agent negligence led to camera footage being lost?

S.'s answer | Answered on November 09, 2016

This is a tricky and somewhat new legal question . There might be many reasons the security was installed. However if uour lease does not state...

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How far from the property line in the country can you put a fence up? Can it be on the property line

S.'s answer | Answered on November 09, 2016

I agree in part. You should check out the local ordinances. Structures on an individuals property should be within the propetty lines. If it is on...

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I have bed bugs in my unit and the landlord refuses to do anything about it?

S.'s answer | Answered on November 09, 2016

I agree. Chicago has a bed bug ordinance. I would use AVVO'S find a lawyer tool to find a qualified landlird-tenant attorney to understand your...

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Can a condo Board President, in Illinois, make decisions regarding expenditures without board approval?

S.'s answer | Answered on November 07, 2016

Condo laws and statutes, the governing documents of the association, policies and rules and regulations controls what an association and it's...

S. Lisa Kirsch's Answers (111)

What are my rights as a tenant? Do I have any recourse?

What should be the attorney fee to represent me in buying a condo for myself?

How can you have your name removed from a commercial lease judgement?

Breaking my lease for pests and health concerns

What to do if I believe I have found mold in my home and I rent.

What is the law/ regarding a landlord or property managers responsibly in keeping water heaters at a safe temperature?

What can I do if my apartment was broken into, and leasing agent negligence led to camera footage being lost?

How far from the property line in the country can you put a fence up? Can it be on the property line

I have bed bugs in my unit and the landlord refuses to do anything about it?

Can a condo Board President, in Illinois, make decisions regarding expenditures without board approval?