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Should Insurance Company Pay to Cover Damage Caused by Hoarding?

Caitlyn Obolsky, Esq. — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:41:00 +0000

Homeowner Sues to Recover Damages Caused by Hoarding Tenant

A man in Illinois is suing to recover the amount necessary to remedy his home from the damage it incurred as a result of his relative who lived there while hoarding and neglecting the property. The opposing party, however, is not who or what you might [...]

FAQ: Landlord Tenant

Caitlyn Obolsky, Esq. — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 19:04:04 +0000

During times when an increasing number of Americans are being forced to rent, rather than own their homes, there are many questions that may arise surrounding the landlord tenant relationship. For example, what can you really do about noisy neighbors? You can find the answer to this question and many [...]

Forging a Positive Landlord Tenant Relationship: Rental Advice

Caitlyn Obolsky, Esq. — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 16:28:59 +0000

Positive Landlord Tenant Relationship Goes Both Ways

With foreclosures on the rise, and rentals becoming the new norm for many families, it can be hard to navigate this new real estate relationship. Luckily, there are readily available sources to help you.

This article details some advice for how to seek [...]

LawSmart.com Doc Spotlight: Free Estate Planning Documents at Your Fingertips

Caitlyn Obolsky, Esq. — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 16:08:37 +0000

LawSmart.com Offers Free Legal Documents

LawSmart.com is a new website that offers users the ability to create high quality legal documents for free. Although LawSmart is still technically in Beta, the legal documents that have been uploaded are attorney written for each specific jurisdiction/state.

LawSmart [...]

Is A Landlord Liable For Doing A Bad Repair Job?

Mark Sweet, Esq — Mon, 16 May 2011 00:00:56 +0000

With more people renting, there are many landlords who don’t know what legal duties they owe to their tenants. Many landlords will find relatively standard landlord-tenant contracts (if they sign a contract at all), however it seems likely that at some point, repairs to the property will need to be made. While trying to save [...]

Should Landlord Be Limited In How Much They Can Raise The Rent?

Mark Sweet, Esq — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 16:02:18 +0000

With homeownership decreasing, more people are looking to rent. However, just trying to find a place to live can be incredibly difficult. Between finding a location that’s close to work/friends/family etc., at a cost you can afford, and one that just “feels right,” few people are in a hurry to move out of their home [...]

Need some legal advice? How to find the right attorney for your case.

Lindsey O'Neil, Esq. — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 22:08:48 +0000

By: LINDSEY O’NEILL, ESQ.

Being caught in the middle of a legal matter can be stressful, frustrating and confusing, to say the least. If you don’t know what kind of lawyer you need, or how to find a good one, then you might procrastinate… or totally stick your head in the sand. That’s because lawsuits [...]

Don’t think you can afford to hire a lawyer? Think again….

Lindsey O'Neil, Esq. — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 13:59:23 +0000

By: LINDSEY O’NEILL, ESQ.

If you’ve been injured, arrested, or sued, you’re probably wondering how much it would cost to hire a lawyer. Or you might not even TRY to hire a lawyer because you just assume that it’s too expensive, or that you could probably get by on your own. This is, unfortunately, all [...]

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Lindsey O'Neil, Esq. — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 19:17:15 +0000

By: LINDSEY O’NEILL, ESQ.

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Eviction Notices

Lindsey O'Neil, Esq. — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 14:30:48 +0000

By: LINDSEY O’NEILL, ESQ.

Evicting a tenant may need to be done in court – through what’s called an unlawful detainer action. It’s a special kind of court process to quickly and legally evict a tenant. However, you may not even have to go to court if your tenant complies with a valid eviction notice. [...]