Is it possible that after the roof coming off our apartment building and having flooding we can break the lease by one month?

The short answer is, "probably". It depends on the actual facts of the case. If your apartment was wiped out by fire the landlord would have no...

What if my tenant does not pick up their certified mail for a Termination Notice, when would the Notice Period Start?

Certified Mail is not a good way to send notices. The only time anyone should send something by certified mail is if a statute requires it. In...

Can landlord enter parts of home without cause when a repair visit is for a specific area?

The landlord has a "reasonable" right to access the rental property. There is no clear definition of "reasonable". Ideally it is what parties can...

WWhat can I do?

You can spend the rent money on paying the water bill. You have to give notice of this. You will probably end up moving. If the landlord...

If I get evicted in ILLINOIS can I still rent an apartment in GA?

Any court action here in Illinois may end up on your credit record and that may affect your ability to rent in Georgia. It all depends on various...

Can I stop a 5 day notice ?

The tenant could possibly come to an agreement with the landlord to pay monthly rent plus something extra to pay off the back rent. It will...

I am in Saint Clair County, Illinois. How do I collect late fee from the tenant?

You could file a breach of contract action for the additional fees. You could also apply the amount paid to the fees before applying it to rent...

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Who is responsible for bed bug extermination?

Chicago has an extensive bed-bug ordinance which basically states that it is the landlord's building and, therefore, the landlord's bed-bugs. This...

Can the service person sue for the loss ?

You have a theoretical claim against the tenant but your real claim is against the landlord. The landlord hired you, you did the work for the...

Tenant-at-will rights in IL?

Depending on how title passed from the old owner to the new owner there are a variety of ways that the new owner can terminate your tenancy. ...