How do get tenants to leave when the lease expires?

Under Chicago's ordinance a landlord has to give a written notice of at least 30 days telling the tenant that the landlord is not renewing the...

Can I move out

You are in a very gray area of the law. Do you have full access and use of the property? If not then the landlord has not delivered possession. ...

At what point in the eviction process will a tenants credit record show an eviction?

When an eviction case is filed it is automatically of public record on the Clerk's website. Anyone who checks the tenant's name will find it on...

Depreciation and expenses on idle Rental Property

This is a question for your accountant.

Previous landlord has security deposit

When you buy a building you take it subject to existing tenancies which includes security deposits. I do not know if or what your closing attorney...

How do I determine if my lease is the correct one to be used in the city of Chicago?

There is no requirement that landlords and tenants enter into a written lease. However, the City of Chicago has requirements to certain tenancies...

How to serve a 5-day notice when tenant is trying to hide

Unfortunately, personally serving the 5-Day Notice is an essential element of your case. You need to be persistent to the point of obnoxious--but...

If you are not behind on your rent then that should be a defense to the landlord's eviction case based on non-payment of rent. The City may sue...

How should I serve my tenant 5-day notice

The notice needs to be personally served in hand to the tenant or someone living at the property who is at least 13 years old. Anyone can serve...

Breaking Lease Agreement in Chicago

If you break your lease then the landlord may sue you for the balance due on the lease. The landlord has to mitigate its damages and find a...