What are my rights as a tenant

If the landlord wants you to move by June 1, 2018, the he needed to have given you 30 days written notice no later than April 30, 2018. He has no...

The landlord wants to recover all its losses which include lost rent and legal fees. If you are not willing to pay it then they may insist on...

Can long-term elderly/disabled tenant obtain cost of moving costs & extra time to vacate premises if landlord forces move?

The new landlord has no obligation to make any such payments to the tenants. The landlord may be willing to offer cash for keys but this requires...

What should I do if guarantor on my lease is refusing to pay?

If you do not pay your rent the landlord can evict you and can claim the rent against you. The landlord can also claim the rent against your...

Who is responsible for bed bug infestation?

I have witnessed many arguments between landlords and tenants who each accuse the other of bringing in the bed bugs. The City of Chicago passed an...

Can I be evicted for not paying a fine?

If you were levied fines and you do not pay them then you can probably be evicted. If the fines were unfounded then you may be able to contest the...

How should I proceed in an eviction hearing if i was never served with a summons?

If the records are showing that you are served process then you should go to court. If an alias summons was issued then you should see if the...

Get my security deposit back from my landlord ?

If the flood made your apartment uninhabitable then the flood effectively ended the lease for both you and your landlord. This is similar to the...

If a landlord goes into your account and takes money can he still proceed with the eviction ?

Much depends on the terms you set up to allow the landlord make direct withdrawals. I am not very fond of direct withdrawals and have had several...

If the sheriff is unable to evict and the landlord has paid but tenant finally moves why isnt the landlord due a refund?

It is unfair but there is no refund from the Sheriff.