Most companies in Illinois and around the country lease rather than own the offices, stores, factories and warehouses they occupy. While residential rental agreements are generally quite straightforward, commercial leases are often complex and filled with provisions...
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When to withhold rent
The relationship between tenants and their landlords can be incredibly tricky to navigate if things happen to go wrong. Many questions tend to come up, such as, if the tenant has a desperate need for a repair in the premise and if he or she has notified the landlord...
Strategies for dealing with a foreclosure notice
Unexpected events in an Illinois homeowner's life may make it difficult or impossible to stay current on a home loan. These events may include a job loss, a sudden illness or a significant home repair bill. Those who fail to make even a single mortgage payment could...
Get It In Writing
If your lawyer was only allowed to give you four words of advice for how you conduct business, the phrase “Get It In Writing” would likely be what you are told. When you have to sue another business to collect money that they owe you, one of the most important...
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