Hi, I live in chicago & had a valid lease from (June1st 2012 - May 31st2013). My landlord sold the apartment in Oct '12 . contd)

It is likely that your old and new landlord have not strictly followed the City's ordinance regarding security deposits. You may be able to...

After my bank bought my house at auction yesterday.Do they have to go to court anymore?

The sale is not final until after it is approved by the Court. The Bank has to file a motion to have the Court approve the sale. The Bank can...

I was on my moms title, i found out 3 years after her death that my sister said a quit claim was signed by mom (fraudulently)

You already got an answer from the attorney you know and hired. You do not like his answer and are now seeking anonymous, free advice. See if...

If I purchase a foreclosure property at an auction, how long will it take for me to take possession if there is an occupant?

Before you even file your eviction case you need to give the tenant a 90 Day notice to vacate. After the 90 days elapse you can file your case and...

Should my landlord pay for food lost because of my refrigerator breaking?

Your question is actually a premises liability/property damage question. If the landlord should reasonably have known that the refrigerator might...

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Condo owner needing to evict roommate.

Ideally, you would be able to convince your room mate to simply move. Barring that, the law's remedy is to take your room mate to eviction court. ...

Generally, under the RLTO one cannot recover attorney fees in eviction cases. There are exceptions.

Can my landlord withhold my keys even though i paid the rent?

I do not understand why you paid rent and then moved. Generally, you should be entitled to a refund but there may be other issues. Did you move...

Whether property is abandoned is determined by the owner's intent. You will never know that the owner did not intend to abandon the property until...

I am the LL. How do I do and submit a "discovery" for an eviction? I have 13 more days.

You are in way over your head. When you see a lot of papers and you cannot make sense of it all--that is an indication that you need to call in a...