I was told by county clerk that guardianship of my Grandaughter could be obtained by getting proper paperwork and signatures of

Attorney Howard is absolutely correct. An attorney is not technically required, but having one will make the process much easier and more likely to...

The other attorneys who have answered are correct. Court fees vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction and are usually easy to find online on your...

Is my apartment Illegal?

Your apartment as described is likely in violation of the Chicago Fire Code and zoning ordinances as well. It needs to have two exits to be legal,...

Early move out-- How do I get my security deposit back?

As Attorney Brabender said, much of this depends on whether your apartment was located within Chicago. If so, Chicago law dictates that your...

Security deposit issues in apartment building with 4 units.

Unfortunately for you, you are correct that the Illinois Security Deposit Return Act does not apply in your situation because your building is less...

How can we quickly get the occupants out of my home?

Keeping in mind that I'm not licensed in Tennessee and am unfamiliar with its laws, I believe your real estate agent is correct. As the new owners...

What rights do i have?

Unfortunately, this is not really a landlord & tenant issue. The only legal recourse I can think of is possibly a case for slander/defamation of...

My landlord gives no notice before coming over and enters my room while I am not home. What can I do about this, if anything?

Keeping in mind that I am not licensed in NE and am unfamiliar with the State's laws, it sounds as though your landlord is violating your implied...

I've asked my landlord to fix repairs and still nothing done.

I am not licensed in Kentucky and am unfamiliar with its laws, so it would be wise for you to consult with a local landlord tenant attorney about...

Can my landlord enter the property (land or house) without any notice?

While I am not licensed in AR and am unfamiliar with its laws, many jurisdictions imply a Covenant of Quiet Enjoyment in every residential tenancy....