HHow to stay in my house after 25 years.?

Yes. It is unfortunate, but disability or long-term residency are not defenses to an eviction case. If you have a current lease she cannot evict...

Should I let my house go rather than deal with a bad tenant?

If your goal is to continue collecting rent then you will need to continue putting an effort into this property. The house will not manage itself....

Can a landlord make you move out in less than 30 days if you are not on a month-to-month lease?

If you move in the middle of the lease you are in breach of the lease and the landlord is likely to keep the security deposit against the unpaid...

How can I ensure I get my security deposit back?

Your security deposit is in your former landlord's hands and she will or will not return it as she wishes. If she does not return it and you feel...

Is there still a back log for eviction in Cook county?

The back log of evictions is permanent until we get a Sheriff that wants to catch up on the process. It takes about 4-8 weeks but sometimes takes...

If you want to evict the tenant you do not need to be the owner but you need to have a right to possession of the property that is superior to the...

Can a landlord move into apartment if one of the roommates is late with rent?

Tenant's have an exclusive right to use the rented property. The landlord has a reasonable right to access the apartment but cannot live there. ...

How much can a tenant sue me for evicting him from an illegal unit?

Your tenant can sue you for 3x all rent he ever paid you, plus probably 2x the security deposit if you did not handle it properly, plus court costs...

Can a change of venue request be denied?

Although your case is landlord/tenant, your question is more of a civil procedure case. Your case probably belongs in Lake County because that is...

What are my rights as a tenant going through a eviction. I do have kids and I don't want to lose my home.

If the landlord has filed an eviction case against you then your case is in the legal process. So you probably cannot avoid going to court. The...