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THECCKID
Guest
- Jurisdiction
- Illinois
What is the statutory guideline for notice between date of service of Summons and Complaint and hearing date? I was served with a FED on 10/28/16 at 3:30 pm and the return date was set for 11/3/16 at 10:30 am.
I'm in this living situation because I was in a relationship with the homeowner. His breach of many agreements and his son's theft of lots of my things caused the relationship to be over.
I am a single mother with a disabled son and the only reason I'm still here is because I lack the funds to move. I have applied for subsidized housing, provided all the documentation and done everything in my power to expedite this process, but I am still waiting for a determination. Before I moved in with the homeowner, I was living in an apartment that I could afford. Until I find something comparable or receive confirmation of acceptance for subsidized housing, I have nowhere else to go.
Can the fact that he breached the promises made to me and his son's theft be used as a counterclaim/defense to my still residing in his home? I am desperately trying to move out but my income is approximately $350.00/mo after payment of storage locker fees. I simply do not have the ability to hire a moving truck and pay rental deposit fees, etc. All I require is the time to finally receive admittance into subsidized housing so that I can move.
I know that there are only certain issues that can be addressed in FED cases and the scope is narrow. I'm just having difficulty finding specific information regarding what is allowed in a counterclaim/defense.
Please advise. I have filed a Motion to Dismiss in this matter because service was inappropriate, but assuming the Judge doesn't rule in my favor, the FED matter will be discussed and I need to have an Answer prepared for court.
I'm in this living situation because I was in a relationship with the homeowner. His breach of many agreements and his son's theft of lots of my things caused the relationship to be over.
I am a single mother with a disabled son and the only reason I'm still here is because I lack the funds to move. I have applied for subsidized housing, provided all the documentation and done everything in my power to expedite this process, but I am still waiting for a determination. Before I moved in with the homeowner, I was living in an apartment that I could afford. Until I find something comparable or receive confirmation of acceptance for subsidized housing, I have nowhere else to go.
Can the fact that he breached the promises made to me and his son's theft be used as a counterclaim/defense to my still residing in his home? I am desperately trying to move out but my income is approximately $350.00/mo after payment of storage locker fees. I simply do not have the ability to hire a moving truck and pay rental deposit fees, etc. All I require is the time to finally receive admittance into subsidized housing so that I can move.
I know that there are only certain issues that can be addressed in FED cases and the scope is narrow. I'm just having difficulty finding specific information regarding what is allowed in a counterclaim/defense.
Please advise. I have filed a Motion to Dismiss in this matter because service was inappropriate, but assuming the Judge doesn't rule in my favor, the FED matter will be discussed and I need to have an Answer prepared for court.