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If the lease agreement is between my name and tenant's name, can I represent myself in court for forcible entry & detainer suit?
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Answered on February 25, 2016
Seems like a recipe for trouble. At best, your eviction cases may be dismissed, and at worst, you could be found to be engaging in the unauthorized...
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If the tenant purposely doesn't accept mail and I have those sealed envelopes in my file, Will the tenant be considered served?
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Answered on February 25, 2016
No, not served. There are other options. You should hire a landlord-tenant attorney, since it appears your tenant is going to make this difficult...
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Sex between 24 yo male and 17 yo female. Legal?
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Answered on February 25, 2016
Lucky for you, I am licensed in Illinois and Iowa. In Iowa, the age of consent is 16, provided you were not an authority figure such as her teacher...
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What should i do? The house is in dolton IL but it's still in cook county
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Answered on February 24, 2016
It probably is legal, but the mortgage lien probably is still attached to the property. I would suggest, as I would for any real estate...
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Who can help me set up my company, understanding what I need to do for naming, taxes, etc.? I don't need anything elaborate.
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Answered on February 24, 2016
You should try to find a business law attorney in your area. He or she will be able to answer the questions you have now, and the many questions...
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What do I do?
do I need a lawyer?
do I just answer myself?
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Answered on February 24, 2016
Is it required? No. Is it a good idea? Unless you have sufficient expertise to craft an answer, and know how to navigate the court system, it is a...
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What if I stop paying him can he come after me for what I still owe on mortgage? The building is worth more than I owe him.
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Answered on February 23, 2016
Here is one possibility of how it would work. The previous owner would foreclose his mortgage. A judgment would be entered for the amount you owe....
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Do non-profit organizations still have to pay those back taxes if the property is a gift or do they get absorbed?
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Answered on February 23, 2016
The taxes will need to be paid. If the taxes are not paid, a tax buyer likely will own the property eventually. The same goes for other liens...
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What rights do you have if you are on the deed of a home but not the mortgage
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Answered on February 23, 2016
There are two documents which are important. There is the mortgage, which is a lien against the real estate and ensures the lender gets paid if the...
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Is it better to hire an attorney or a mediator so that I can at least talk to them? What else can I do?
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Answered on February 23, 2016
Is there a court order detailing a parenting plan or visitation schedule? It probably is best to start by discussing the situation with an attorney...
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