How do I get the local Village to issue ciatation or remove the tenant from my apartment?

You wish to evict your tenant for the stated reason that the tenant damaged the apartment and refuses to allow you access to make repairs. For...

Many leases have a "lockout charge" to cover a landlord's expense at replacing keys and rushing to let a tenant back into their apartment. Your...

WHATS THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT A LANDLORD CAN CHARGE A TENANT FOR AN ADDITIONAL PERSON WHO IS NOT ON THE LEASE

There really is no statutory limit as to how much additional rent you can charge for an additional tenant. You will have to negotiate it with the...

Our neighbor purchased the adjacent house which was in need of TLC over a year and half ago.

My first advice would be to call the Village. It is unfortunate that the Village is taking no action as this is their responsibility. The Village...

It sounds like it is time for an eviction. Give her a 5 Days Notice to pay rent. If she does not pay the rent then you can file your eviction...

Who do I have recourse to if my house has had major/minor problems, despite pre-buy inspections, from the time we moved into it?

Unfortunately, the responsibility for repairs is likely to fall upon you. You may have recourse against the people who sold the house to you or...

Can I get my security deposit back in chicago if I lived a condominium building with 50 units but owner was owning asingle unit

The short answer is "yes". The long answer is the landlord could be liable for the return of the security deposit plus two times the security...

Is there is any requirement of the type of mailing to a tenant regarding return deposit issue in Chicago, Illinois?

The security deposit can be mailed by regular mail to the tenant's last known address. If you do not know where the tenant moved to then the last...

There are several ways to put your daughter on title. It seems your primary concern is being able to claim tax deductions therefore, I suggest...

Hi, I live in Illinois and rented an apartment from a landlord who only returned half my security deposit. Do I have a case?

If the building has 5 or more units and is in Illinois then the Landlord may be liable for twice the security deposit plus attorneys fees. A...