Is the cook county sheriffs still backlogged with evictions?

The Sheriff of Cook County always has a back log on its eviction schedule. The delay varies from 1 to 2 months: sometimes longer, sometimes shorter.

After receiving a 5 day notice, can we make 2 partial payments that equal the full amount owed?

When you get the five days' notice you have five days to pay the full amount of rent due. There is nothing to prevent you from paying in...

Can I sue on the grounds of nuisance?

I marked this as a real estate question but it is more of a property rights question. A nuisance is something some one does on their property that...

Can I get evicted from an illegal apartment even though I pay the rent ?

Yes, you can get evicted. If the unit is illegal to rent as an apartment then it is as illegal for you to live there as it is for the landlord to...

Your daughter has the classic "flaking roommate" scenario. The roommate is liable for her portion of the rent but if she does not pay then your...

What do I do as a tenant, having a received a "notice" to appear in court.

If you get a judgment on your record then it will impact your ability to get a mortgage. You will not be able to get a house loan until the...

How long can a landlord(real estate) ex employer pursue a legal case against? I'm a former tenant and employee

The statute of limitations on a written contract is 10 years and for an oral contract is 5 years. There is really no limitation period on an...

Can I get ride of someone stuff if they abandoned it for over 2 months?

Abandonment is a matter of intent. Does your Ex intend to come back for his stuff? Also, this may or may not be a landlord/tenant issue; this...

If the landlord sale his property, how many days must he give me to move?

The new owner of the property takes it pursuant to existing tenancies. If you have a lease with the landlord then you cannot be evicted--as long...

My landlord is trying to evict me on a foreclosure home she rented to me in September 2018 knowing her house went into foreclos?

You still have to pay rent even thought the landlord is in foreclosure. If you do not pay rent then the landlord can evict you--even if she is in...