Can I be evicted without being taken to court or anything

The answer to this question depends on several factors. One such factor is the type of lease you have with your landlord. Is it a written lease? If...

Consult the association's governing documents, including the rules and regulations. The association may not WANT to be involved; however, the rules...

How do I approach my condo Management and/or Board to honor my Chicago parking deed purchased from the previous condo owner ?

A critical piece of information is missing from your description. That is, whether or not this is actually a deeded parking space. Not all parking...

My landlord is not supposed to be leasing the property I am renting. What are my rights?

Many associations have restrictions or prohibitions in place regarding rentals. There are legitimate reasons for these rules, including the ability...

Your starting point is definitely to contact the Village directly. Aside from that, using a reasonableness standard seems appropriate here....

Was it legal to have been living in a building that has a open case Vacant Building Register.

Not enough information is provided. Consider contacting an Avvo attorney who is familiar with landlord-tenant law in Chicago. Best of luck for a...

Lease agreement is for 2 adults, roommate has moved his girlfriend in without me agreeing. Can I cancel my contract?

Based on the facts you described, it does not seem that this would give you a right to break your lease. This is a dispute between you and the...

How do I get out of my lease due to health concerns because of mushrooms?

If there is a mold issue, you may have cause to terminate the lease if the landlord is unwilling to properly remediate that situation. Based on...

Can my old landlord send me to collections after 5 yr with out notice about anything being owed?

It does not seem reasonable for the landlord to wait 5 years to pursue this matter. Further, the Fair Debt Collection Act requires debt collectors...

A similar question was asked within the last couple of days. Lenders do not require a full background check. However, they do verify employment and...