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Been served an eviction notice and need to go to court on 21 Nov 12. Do I need a lawyer? I can't afford one.
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Answered on November 09, 2012
A lawyer would be helpful. If you can't afford it check with legal aid providers. At the very least that will help you with what to do if you go...
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Can a landlord increase your rent above the current market asking price?
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Answered on November 09, 2012
Unless you're in a public housing unit or government subsidized unit, there is no legal limit to the amount a landlord can charge. Typically,...
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How long do you have to sue a housing complex for illegal an eviction?
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Answered on November 07, 2012
Two years under the Chicago ordinance.
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My landlord (owner occupied, two units, in Chicago) is making it difficult to break my lease.
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Answered on November 01, 2012
In this situation a LL has an obligation to make a good faith effort to mitigate his damage, ie find a new tenant. You are right to not...
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80/20 Loan what happen to the unsecure 20 portion?
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Answered on November 01, 2012
The 2nd bank does have the option to pursue a deficiency judgment against you but it sounds like they're willing to settle for 15% of the amount...
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What is a quit claim deed
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Answered on November 01, 2012
A quit claim deed will actually GIVE AWAY ALL OF YOUR INTEREST in the property to your son. It is essentially a property transfer document. You...
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Protecting assets (home, savings, land) from rental property foreclosure.
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Answered on October 31, 2012
Deed in lieu of foreclosure is usually an option, depending on how much you owe in relation to what the properties are worth. Check with your...
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Security Deposit not returned. Can we Sue for it plus interest?
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Answered on October 30, 2012
if you complied with the lease and left the apartment in good condition, you should.be entitled.to a refund of your deposit.
Since ll.isnt...
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My landlord said he is going to evict us because rent was paid late, it this legal?
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Answered on October 30, 2012
He can start an eviction case after issuing a late rent notice (usually 5 days). Once the notice expires he can then file an eviction case. So, he...
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I took a bottle of advil from the store, the LP stopped me before I left the store and asked for me to take the out of my purse.
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Answered on October 25, 2012
Youre asking this in the wrong section.
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