Do I need a custody lawyer

The laws concerning child custody, visitation, support, etc. Vary by jurisdiction. As the other attorneys here have written, the most important...

Personal Guarantee for a Multi Family residential loan

The fact that you legally operate as a partnership means that any future default on the loan would make you and you partners separately and equally...

As a beneficiary of a TOD account with my deceased mother, am I responsible to sign it over to her creditors?

Ms. Goldstein is right, something doesn't add up here. You need to consult with an estate planning or probate attorney soon and bring any and all...

Will a notarized custody agreement allow me to move my brother out of state?

The short answer is no. Notarized agreements as to custody and guardianship are not legally sufficient to give you the power to do what you want. ...

Is it illegal for a landlord to deny renting an apartment because they have section 8 vouchers?

Yes, Unfortunately for your relative, this is legal for landlords in Berwyn. As owners of their properties, they have the right to not accept...

Expungment or sealment

The answer to your question depends on the disposition of your case. Any type of conviction on your record in Illinois would prevent you from...

If someone stays at your house for a few months, pays no rent, receives no mail are they considered living there

Do NOT change the locks on your friend/roommate. This can be considered an illegal lock out and it carries harsh penalties. As far as your...

There is an implied Warranty of Habitability in every Illinois lease. An excessive roach problem is indicative of a larger issue of...

My landlord did not redeem the property what should I do

If the property is located in Chicago, as your stated location indicates, the landlord was required to notify you before you rented the unit that...

Is it OK to deny a potential tenant due to exceeding the limit of occupancy for 2bed?

Landlords can set occupancy limits on their rental units so long as they do not violate fair housing laws. One potential violation is for...