They are trying to keep our $5,000 earnest money

You need to hire a real estate attorney to represent you. The answer is in your purchase agreement. Without reviewing that document, there is not...

Am I being scammed?

The sheriff does not arrest people for not repaying a loan. This is a scam. Only the government can charge you with a crime, and from what you...

IS MY INTERPRETATION OF "30 DAY NOTICE" CORRECT?

Yes, your interpretation is correct.

Can i sue someone who breaks/destroys my personal possessions?

You could sue someone for what you describe. It would seem the first step would be to contact the police though.

Do Chicago zoning laws prohibit downtown residents from converting their apartments to offices?

Zoning regulations could very well prevent you from operating a business from your residence. It depends on how the property is zoned and the type...

How should I go about copyrighting a television show idea before I send the idea to producers and directors?

I would suggest that you speak with an entertainment law attorney first. Lawyers for the Creative Arts can help if cost is a...

Inherited property - can one owner prevent the sale of a property so that others cannot be paid?

A partition action may be effective. The court would order the property divided among the owners. If that is not practical, the court will order...

I am not sure I understand why there would be any kind of interest if you are paying cash. You should hire a real estate attorney to review the...

I have a home that I have been trying to fight foreclosure for the last 4-5 years.

The first thing you should do is ask for clarification from your attorney. If you are not satisfied with the answer, you may want to get another...

My guess is your real estate agent has a financial interest in an abstract company. Absent an extremely peculiar circumstance, the abstract belongs...