Termination of lease issues.

You are bound to the lease renewal however, if you move out and do not pay rent your landlord has an obligation to mitigate its damages and find a...

If I owe money to a company for furniture I am renting can they call my landlord to see if I am current on my rent.

That may be a violation of the Fair Debt Collections Practice Act. You should consult an attorney that handles Debtors' Rights--this is not really...

Can we ask for dismissal of our eviction case if the motion to approve the sale of our building is being heard in a few weeks?

The Landlord has a right to get an eviction order right up until the Judge in Foreclosure Court approves the sale. After that point the Landlord...

Can the person with power of attorney over another individual file an eviction case for a property they do not own?

Forget the notice. The main issue is: is the named Plaintiff the same person who signed the eviction complaint and is appearing in court? And...

It sounds like you already got good legal advice in person and are trying to verify it because you wish this problem had an easier solution. The...

The renter in my garage refuses to pay the increased rent as of Feb1 and refuses to vacate. What is my recourse in Chicago, Il.

The Chicago ordinance only covers residential tenancies and does not apply to your situation. You cannot unilaterally raise the rent. If the...

Is there a difference between a lease with a landlord and tenant and a license between a licensor and licensee?

Both a licensee and a tenant have the right to enter a landlord's property but a tenant has exclusive right to the property. You are probably a...

What are statue of limitations to suing former landlord ?

It sounds as if you have a personal injury/property damage, premises liability claim. The statute of limitations is 2 years on such matters.

How many days should I give notice and how to evict non-paying tenants in foreclosed property

The answer to your question depends on many facts regarding your purchase of the property and whatever agreements you did or did not come to with...

One of my renters has not paid rent & just informed me she's filed bankruptcy & I need to call her lawyer.

If your tenant files bankruptcy you can still demand rent and file an eviction action however, you must first get permission from the bankruptcy...