I'm thinking about filling bankruptcy, how do i start?

Medical bills are one of the top reasons for filing bankruptcy, but k e day as I sat with a client who had many such bills, we realized that the...

Who is responsible for repairing pipe inside the wall in condo.

Illinois has a disclosure requirement for residential seller occupied properties. During the recession many cases were brought pursuant to the...

I have a two unit owner occupied building and I have a question about the tenant's deposit.

Owner occupied buildings under six units are exempt!

Can tenant be liable for their damages if Mutual waiver of subrogation rights in lease?

You can sue the tenant for any damage they caused you. The question I think is whether you should. That depends not only on whether the case is...

I recommend setting a new court date by going right to the clerk in the basement of the Daley Center. If you ask nicely, they can squeeze you in...

Commercial building foreclosed by bank. Bank doesn't sell the building for 3 years but fraud is discovered

The embezzlement complicates the issues and makes me think the bank had "unclean hands" when it foreclosed. However the sale cannot be stopped if...

Sub Lessee in Chicago refuses to pay remainder of the lease and might be squatting the apartment. Looking for advice.

When this subtenant of yours failed to pay rent, he should be issued a five day notice. Then, evict him immediately. You have a superior right to...

Can a Bank Foreclose if You've Paid Your Mortgage on Time and Abided By Contract Agreements

I think you need a good foreclosure attorney. How in the world can you let them get away with that? There are numerous causes of action here and...

Am I responsible?

Causation or proof that you actually caused flea infestation is a requirement for your landlord to win. I think the infestation was caused by the...

I entered into a Option Contract to purchase real estate and paid money. Now that person is saying the Contract has expired.

I noticed that such contracts are often signed by the corporate entity as opposed to the individual to avoid personal liability so when you sue for...