EVICTION PROCESS

First, make sure you show up in court to avoid having a judgment entered against you. If you cannot hire an attorney to come with you tomorrow...

Can I sue my roommate

Technically, yes you can sue her, but as Mr. Stephan wrote, it won't be worth your time or cost to do so. This is unfortunately one of the risks...

Can I sue the Manager of the building for telling my business to everybody else

Unfortunately for you, as the other attorney stated, unless you can prove that the statements your property manager made are false and that they...

What do I do about my landlord?

The short answer is Yes, you can break your lease if the mold is a health hazard and your landlord does not get rid of it within the amount of time...

How do I break my 12 month lease? House owner and I are having conflicts and constant quarrel. Please advice me.

Unfortunately, there is not really anything in what you have written that would allow you to legally break your lease without the consequence of...

I have no lease at all.

I agree with my colleagues here. Since you have no written lease, you are a month-to-month tenant, and therefore your landlord can raise your rent...

Brother In Law

Ms. Goldstein is correct. He will be considered a tenant under the law which means the only way for you to lawfully remove him is via eviction...

How do I evict a tenant I don't know name of in which I bought property from bank after foreclosure proceeding?

I agree with Ms. Goldstein's recommendation that you hire an attorney to handle your eviction process for you. He or she will be able to ensure...

Client owes me $527 and refuses to pay. What's best, sue or turn to a Collection Agency?

Take your client to small claims court. If you can get a judgment on the unpaid debt, you might also be able to have your court costs lumped into...

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What is the Illinois threshold for withholding? How much do I need to earn in order for a creditor to garnish my wages?

I agree with my fellow attorneys here. If you earn more than the minimum wage, up to 15% of your wages can be garnished subject to a proper court...