What is my legal resposibility for someone else that i let live in an apartment that i rented, but never lived in myself?

This is an interesting situation. Arguably, this person was nothing more than a long-term guest in your apartment. He/she was not on the lease,...

What is the scope of a real estate management company?

This matter should be promptly addressed with the association's Board of Directors ("BOD"). The BOD is responsible for hiring the management...

An eviction must be dealt with properly in order to comply with the applicable laws. This involves specific notice requirements and court filings,...

My wife is in the process of filing for divorce. We are leasing an apt together. Can I have her name removed from the lease?

If she is removed from her lease obligations, would your wife be willing to vacate the premises? If so, then it would be a matter of having your...

My landlord refuses to fix, what legal actions can i take?

Do you have a written agreement with the landlord stating that he would replace the windows? If so, that may carry some weight if this becomes a...

Can I sue my landlord for trying to kick me out based on hearsay from my roommate?

The fact that you do not have a written lease is problematic. Under the circumstances, as long as the landlord follows the applicable laws and does...

How can I handle this?

Whatever agreement you had with the landlord regarding this work aside, the landlord is obligated to provide a habitable property. Based upon what...

What rights do I have as a tenant...there's a mice infestation when I've just moved in???

Have you addressed the infestation issue with your landlord? It would seem that the prudent solution would be for the landlord to promptly have the...

Unfortunately, since you decided to settle across the street from property zoned agricultural, there is probably not much you can do here. There is...

Can an Illinois HOA charge for excessive water usage?

It's not clear what the "overage" charges are for. With a shared meter, often the bill is divided equally between all unit owners. Alternatively,...