Tenant not moving out

You really need to put a termination notice in the tenant's hands in order to perfect your eviction case. If you are out of state then you should...

Is it true that Chicago judges almost always side with the tenant?

Judges do not necessarily side with tenants. However, there is in Chicago a very comprehensive Landlord/Tenant Ordinance that gives tenants many...

My husband has now divorced me and I have custody of twins. I cannot accord to continue to live in my house that he and I share?

The judge in divorce may order your ex to pay the rent and he may have the money to pay it, and the landlord may be willing to wait for this to...

Is it worth the hassle to sue my landlord in small claims?

It will cost you about $200.00 in court costs to sue for the $200.00. If you had a bad relationship with this landlord then it is better to sever...

What type of notice can my landlord give me on a month to month agreement for non payment of rent?

A landlord can terminate a month-to-month tenancy with a 30 day notice. A landlord can terminate any tenancy with a 5 day notice if rent is due,...

Attorney Goodwin's advice is good to follow. As a practical matter, you can file a housing discrimination case claiming as much as you want for...

Can I be asked to leave my apartment if my son got arrested but not convicted and we never signed a crime free addendum in ill?

Maybe. You can be evicted if your son's criminal activity is a breach of the lease. That could be determined by the written terms of the lease...

Can a landlord evict you because they refuse to accept rent from me as punishment for not following a rule ?

There is a difference between "motivation" for an eviction and "grounds" for an eviction. The landlord may be motivated to evict you because of...

What rights do I have as a tenant?

You do not have too many rights here. With a month-to-month tenancy your landlord can terminate it by a 30 day notice. But the landlord cannot...

The general rule is that the landlord has to keep the apartment in good repair which includes painting and carpeting when needed. There is no rule...