Do I have to return the rents and deposit to the subtenant because the leasing office refused to let the subtenant move in?

If you are not going to fulfill your obligations under the sublease agreement then you are not entitled to keep her money.

How long will take to complete the eviction process if the tenants hire a lawyer and they requested 2 weeks,

How long the process takes depends on a number of factors such as which courthouse you are in, what judge hears your case, who your tenant's...

Is it illegal to reject a rental applicant in Illinois just because they don't have a job?

In Chicago a landlord may not discriminate--i.e. refuse to rent--to a tenant based on source of income. However, a landlord may refuse to rent to...

How should security deposits be handled in a 3-unit, non-owner-occupied building in Chicago?

Security deposits should not be handled--ever--by any landlord that for a unit that is subject to Chicago's Residential Landlord/Tenant Ordinance.

Evicting tenants in foreclosure property

When you buy property you take it subject to any existing tenancies. Whatever lease arrangement the tenant had with the previous owner is the...

Can I restrict the # of tenants of a 2 bedroom apartment to 2 people? It's owner occupied, less than 6 unit rental property.

You cannot discriminate against prospective tenants based on familial status. You can, however, refuse to rent a unit to a number of tenants that...

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I have two evictions on my record. The problem is I was never evicted, I moved. What should I do?.

My guess is that the court records show that you have had two eviction cases filed against you. Without the case numbers I cannot say what the...

I'm recently divorced & have no choice but to close my small business due to expenses & child care. Can I get out of this lease?

Your written contract may have language that allows for termination. On the other hand--as a practicality--if you cannot pay rent you probably...

Is it ok to do a Service by Posting after one attempt by the sheriff to serve summons?

No. Some judges will quash your posting notice and make you try again with a special process server. Some judges will allow you to go forward...

I have a tenant who has not paid her rent for over 8 months and i have not renewed her lease .

Give them a five day notice demanding the back rent due. If they do not pay within the five days then file your eviction case and get them...