My commercial lease expired 1 month before the previous landlord sold the building new owner presented me with a lopsided lease.

Your commercial lease may have a clause stating what happens if you stay past the lease expiration. You may wish to review that and see if the new...

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Is it worth taking my landlord to court?

You may have a claim against the former landlady however, does she have money to pay your judgment if you win? You said she needed money to fix...

What are the hours a landlord is allowed to do construction on a residential property?

There is no set time, only that the Landlord has "reasonable" access. "Reasonable" is what you two can work out between yourselves.

Can the landlord sue me because I refused to pay ETF on lease or prove I was non-compliant by saying I didnt heat my clothing"

The Landlord can sue you but the better question is "where will the case go?". Your bedbug infestation provides you with defense. You may also...

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Is your subsidy through H.A.C.C.? Typically, your H.A.P. contract will state that if the subsidy is withheld because Landlord fails inspections...

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What is the statute of limitations regarding eviction?

You needed to stop the bleeding. Settlement is what the parties can live with. You are unhappy with the result on this case and are fantasizing...

What's the difference between an Illinois 5 Day Notice and a Notice To Pay Rent or Quit?

In Illinois, eviction cases for non-payment of rent are governed by statute. The statute says you have to give the delinquent tenant written...

If there are 2 tenants on the Lease (joint & several liability) do I have to confer with "both" tenants about the sec. deposit?

This is tricky. How was the security deposit paid? Did the tenants make separate payments? What were the terms when the other tenant moved? Is...

Mold exposure and my right as a tenant?

I am told that there are kits that allow you to measure the amount of mold spores in the atmosphere. If your doctor advises you to move from the...

I'm a renter who is subjected to cigarette smoke from bsmt tenants every day. Landlord won't get involved.

People have a right to smoke in their apartments unless there is a specific clause in the lease that prohibits smoking. If you have a medical...