I live in a condo and was given a 10 day eviction (excessive noise). what are my legal rights?

You cannot legally be evicted this month because a judge's decision is required based on the case presented and you might actually win the case so...

I had a chapter 7 bankruptcy discharged in January 2013. There was a second mortgage showing as a lien - how can I remove that?

I do not recommend a short sale. The sale would not give you any benefit. The debt no longer affects your credit and you do not need to sell the...

I have a house that goes into foreclosure in 4 days. Should I deed in lieu of foreclosure?

Foreclosure is a process that takes years r months, but days aren't really a good unit of measurement. There are so many rights you have and...

Do I need a real estate attorney for a refinance?

"Need" is a high standard, but you could certainly benefit from having an experienced eye looking out for your interests. Even if they just think...

On what bases are 30 day notices served?

A reason is not required. However, a bad reason is prohibited. So, there is actually an incentive not to give a reason as there could be a case...

Does a landlord have to reimburse me for an increased water bill if he did not fix the leak in a timely manner?

Your relationship with your landlord is contractual in part so the first place to investigate your case is to read the lease. In addition, there...

How can a homeowner seek injunctive relief when dealing with a chronic-nuisance neighbor?

As a young attorney I brought a case of emotional distress and sought injunctive relief in chancery court for such behavior. I was successful in...

I would question whether the trustee ever will disburse anything under your plan in regards to principal as the plan may only be to pay the arrears...

Illinois Foreclosure - My husband and I divorced. I brought a buy to the table which would have satisfied the mortgage.

Deficiencies have a way of dying off after a short period. First avoid deficiencies by avoiding being personally served. Second would be a short...

I need to know how to go about breaking my lease early in Arlington Heights, IL, we have black mold.

I have rarely seen a lease that cannot be broken for one pretext or another so carefully read the lease. Then, use the contract clauses that apply...