This is a complicated question, and likely will depend on how "huge" a mistake was made. The law treats the unilateral mistake (versus mutual...

If a friend possibly committed real estate forgery/fraud in 2006, what is the statute of limitations for this felony?

In Illinois, there is no limitation period for "forgery" under the Illinois Criminal Code of 1961. See Section 3-5(a)(1). That means, if the...

I think my former boss is preventing me from getting another job, can I take legal action?

The law in this area is murky at best and is heavily fact-oriented. Generally speaking, what you are looking at is some type of slander or libel...

What happens to a first time arrest of identity theft and unlawful use of credit card?

The answer really depends on the prosecution and what they recommend to the Court... Illinois does not have a "schedule" of punishments like...

Do I owe a roommate back on a security deposit when she never signed a lease?

Your question is a good one and is heavily dependent on local law, but I can give you a basic overview of security deposits for your reference. A...

Can my landlord hold my security deposit for 45 days when a lease was never signed?

Your question is a good one and should probably be directed to a local attorney. The answer is heavily dependent on local law (I'm sure a large...

Can the rental company gice my security deposit to the homeowner and refer me to him for dispute?

Generally, a security deposit remains the tenant's property and a landlord has a fiduciary duty to keep it separate and maintain an accurate...

My landlord just sold the property. Am I entitled to the security deposit or is it transfered to the new owner?

Generally, a security deposit remains the tenant's property and a landlord has a fiduciary duty to keep it separate and maintain an accurate...

Can I recover my security deposit, despite having given fewer than 30 days notice, if my landlord agreed to return it?

Your question is a good one and should probably be directed to a local attorney. The answer is heavily dependent on local law, but I can give you...

I have a landlord who is refusing to return my security deposit, stating I failed to give 30 day notice per the contract.

Your question is a good one and should probably be directed to a local attorney. The answer is heavily dependent on local law, but I can give you...