Normally if the appliance is in the unit maintaining appliances is expected of the landlord but if you brought an appliance it is yours to run as...

Can an ex spouse be found NOT liable for a foreclosure deficiency judgment?

Publication eliminates the personal deficiency judgment possibility within the foreclosure case as long as no appearance was filed submitting to...

Default Judgement in Cook County IL

The defendant has thirty days to vacate the default with a high probability of winning but after that the chances of vacating the default go down...

Will I have a eviction on my background if I moved before I get served court papers?

Serving papers is not what affects your record. Filing papers does. So within seven days of filing the papers, the sheriff usually comes for the...

How do I find a real estate lawyer?

You may refer to Avvo's "Find a Lawyer" which is very useful. Most attorneys offer a free initial consultation.

I was taken to court for non payment of rent but agreed to pay all back rent and fees so it would not be on my credit report

Sealing the file would be a possibility if the decision never should have been entered. During the foreclosure crisis judges have become accustomed...

Eviction.

I agree it is frustrating and hard to keep an even course when they keep pushing for more money. Judges some time cut those fees so you could pay...

When a tenants lease terminates, what are the land lords options if the tenant refuses to vacate the premises?

Not to sound too cynical, but some times tenants want "cash for keys" agreements in writing so you pay them to avoid the costs of a case and to...

The judges are not sympathetic to late payers of assessments but you can raise it as a defense once the association pays an attorney to go to court...

Can my fiancé evict my son and I?

It is illegal for the owner to oust (use or threaten to use force) you from the premises. When the owner does figure out which notice to serve you...