There was fire in my unit, fire dept broke neighbors doors to check for the damage. Our landlord is asking us to pay for doors
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Answered on March 12, 2015
This is more of an Insurance issue than a Landlord/Tenant issue. If your Landlord has fire insurance then the Landlord should file a claim and let...
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How much does an eviction cost a landlord in Cook County Illinois?
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Answered on March 10, 2015
Evictions typically cost between $1,000.00 and $1,500.00--court costs and attorney fees combined. There are many variable that determine the...
Furniture Possession Dispute Between Roommates...
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Answered on March 05, 2015
She has a claim against you for taking her furniture. You also have defenses that she abandoned the furniture, that it was not worth the amount...
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How often am I required to make my rental home, which is for sale, available for showing by a realtor?
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Answered on March 05, 2015
The answer is "a reasonable amount of time". A landlord is entitled to "reasonable" access to the rental property. "Reasonable" is what you and...
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Landlord is asking to recoup for damage exceeding security deposit after almost 1 year. Is there a time limit on this?
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Answered on March 03, 2015
If the landlord is suing you under a negligence theory then the statute of limitations is 2 years. If the landlord is suing you for breach of...
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My Landlord went BK 7 and is surrending the townhome I rent in Chicago IL. My 5 year lease expires June 2018. What are options?
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Answered on February 23, 2015
Whoever takes the property takes it subject to existing tenancies--which means your lease. You need to follow this to make sure you know when the...
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Who is liable?
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Answered on February 20, 2015
"Who is at fault" is ultimately decided by a judge or jury after trial. I cannot even begin to answer your questions without doing a thorough...
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What evidence do I present at a forcible entry & detainee hearing that my tenant has not paid rent?
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Answered on February 19, 2015
You should have been keeping a ledger or at lease giving receipts. If you have not been keeping accurate records then you should create one for...
Tenant and Landlord signed the lease on different dates. Is this OK?
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Answered on February 17, 2015
The difference in the dates of signatures may have an impact on the lease's validity however, it will not impact an eviction case based on...
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If I have a lease and a short sale after foreclosure happens, what happens to my old lease?
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Answered on February 17, 2015
The new owner takes the property subject to existing tenancies and that includes your current lease. Your current lease remains in effect until it...
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