I live in Chicago, Il. The father of my daughter is suing me & evicting me for non payment what are mt options? Can he do this?

He can evict you. Your personal relationship is irrelevant. If the apartment is illegal then you have no more right to live in it than he has a...

The Court gives a case a status date for "case management" where the Judge will review what work has been done by the parties on the case,...

Which supersedes? State Condo Act or Association Declarations?

The short answer is "30 days". Generally, when a law governs a relationship then the law trumps any written document between the parties that...

One time: The Sheriff of Cook County will attempt service one time on an eviction summons.

ILLEGAL APARTMENT IN CHICAGO.

If you and he ever agreed--even orally--that he should pay rent then he is a leasehold tenant and you will have to give him either a 5 Day Notice...

Brother as POA is evicting us.

A 5 Day Notice is a demand for rent and used to terminate a landlord/tenant relationship. If your mother was simply allowed to let you live there...

Probably not. It depends on where the holes are being drilled. The general rule is that tenants are not allowed to make material alterations to...

How do I go by sueing a tenant for back rent?

Your inquiry is an eloquent testimonial as to why landlords in Chicago should NOT take security deposits. The damages for commingling the...

Is a landlord allowed to keep my car in lui of rent as I was hospitalized. I intended to pay the balance due upon my release.

The Landlord cannot simply take your car without first filing a court action. Report the theft to the police.

Is there a specified time the landlord need to keep a former tenant's property following an eviction in the City of Chicago?

Before the Sheriff does the eviction they will make you sign an agreement allowing the tenant to have access to their stuff for (I think it is) 2...