Can you be evicted or a judgement against you for not paying attorney fees?

Unfortunately for you, I agree with Attorney Brabender. If your case proceeded to trial and resulted in a judgment against you including attorneys...

I need to be the executor of a non-existent estate and will. Can I do this in Illinois or must I return to Georgia?

Attorney Schening is correct. Your question would best be posed to Georgia attorneys, since it's likely that Georgia law will govern your...

Do i need to pay a monthly rent if I need to move out at first couple days and gave a notice 10 days before

Unfortunately, your landlord is correct. When written leases expire and tenants continue to live in the unit and pay rent, it converts to a...

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How to handle a temporary tenant?

You should have the friend sign a new lease for the two months she plans on living there or otherwise require your tenant to agree to terminate the...

Unfortunately, your doctor's note does not get you out of your lease. The lease is a contractual obligation that is separate from your health...

Is there anyway to remove a delinquent tenant from a lease? Is there anyway to recoup the lost rent monies for back rent due?

You can work with your landlord to terminate your current lease and enter into a new one with just the compliant tenants. If all of the terms of...

As the other attorneys who answered have stated, you cannot garnish your nephew's wages without a valid court judgment. So, your first step if you...

IL Residential lease has long expired and tenant owes 2 months. What can I do next?

Attorney Moens is correct. You cannot legally resort to self-help in this scenario. Do Not change the locks or otherwise attempt to physically...

Why is my leasing management not doing anything to my neighbor who is receiving public assistance AND violating the lease?

As Attorney Goldstein wrote, we cannot speak to your management company's lack of action regarding your neighbor, but you should be calling the...

If my tenants default on a 12-month lease contract, what does Illinois Law entitle me to collect from them?

I highly doubt you can get a judgment against the tenants for the Realtor fees for finding them. You could try and sue the Realtor depending on...