Landlord asking advance money to break the lease

February is a lousy time to re-rent in Chicago, so your landlord's rudeness is no surprise. You don't even say when your lease term is up! But no,...

I agree with Mr. Moens. The applicable law is the Illinois Condominium Property Act, and the only restriction against convicted felons relates to...

Do I have to let my friend back in my house if she left and has been gone for almost a week?

From a factual analysis I agree with Attorney Horwitz. It really, however, will up to what this "friend" may attempt to do. In Illinois, most...

Hello, when a landlord in Illinois gives 24 hour written notice does it need to have date of issuance?

I agree with Mr. Yanoff. And if you have a written lease it should say how much notice is required - 24 hours, more, less? It doesn't look like...

Im behind on rent. My LL has not yet filed for eviction. If I forfeit possession before they file can i still get an eviction?

While I agree with Mr. Yanoff, there are some landlords who will still file for eviction just to get a lawful order of possession so that you can't...

If I’m about to rent a business, whose responsibility to maintain and fix air conditioning, plumbing and heat?

From a business standpoint, you probably don't want to have to deal with these things, and just teach dancing. So regardless, you may want a lease...

What could happen non compliance ?

I agree with the others. A specialized divorce attorney is your best shot - holding your 'ex' in contempt may or may not work out. But he or she...

Our apartment has been broken into 4 times by the same person, can I break my lease without penalty?

Insufficient information. Under general Illinois law, a landlord doesn't start to become liable for third party intentional acts until the landlord...

Will I receive rent back ?

Your lease should talk about what happens in case of a "casualty loss" - very often until the landlord decides the place can't be restored or until...

If it's wages, it's subject to wage garnishment. If it's not, then it still can be garnished (non-wage garnishment). There are two parallel...