What if the summons for trial in Chicago eviction is not date stamped by the court?

A summons is valid if it is issued by the Clerk of Court. If the court records show that the clerk issued the summons then it is valid--regardless...

What can i do if me and my husband are on a lease together and he breaks his part and leaves without paying..

You are both jointly and severally liable for the rent--which means each of you are responsible for the full rent amount. The Landlord can decide...

I am unaware of any state law specific to bedbugs. Chicago has an ordinance, though, that places responsibility on the landlord. The general...

What should I do if my previous landlord is suing for withheld rent because he would not fix problems with his house

If you are being sued then you can claim that the landlord breached the implied warranty of habitability by not maintaining the property. This is...

How do I end an apartment lease early with the least financial (and potentially credit) impact?

You need to negotiate something with the landlord. If you break your lease you can be sued for the remainder of the lease term however, the...

Tenants have been evicted but have filed for more time, 2 days before their ordered move-out date. Can I stop their extension?

You need to go to court on the day of the tenants' motion and get a copy of the court's order. The judge will either grant their motion or deny...

What were the terms by which your family member came to live at the house? That will determine the type of tenancy he has, which will determine...

Can a five days notice be valid if given to a babysitter?

Giving the notice to the babysitter is proper if the babysitter was on the property and is at least 13 years old. I would have to see the five...

Do I have to legally surrender possession of a home when I am a beneficiary?

You need to keep this simple. You have moved yourself out but have two large objects remaining on the property. You should arrange with the older...

About a apartment

You need to ask the question to get an answer. J.S.