Can a landlord who signed a lease change his mind a rent to someone new even if I signed the lease well?

If both parties signed the lease they are bound by it. That said, you might now want a landlord that is already acting unethically. You could...

Does the landlord have the right to kick out a tenant within a week without providing a lease agreement ?

Landlords can't kick tenants out within a week. They have to complete an in-court eviction, which usually takes a month or more. If everyone is...

What can we do to protect ourselves when our landlord agrees to let us out of our lease early?

Get the agreement in writing, signed by both parties (make sure it says that no further rent is due), ideally drafted by a lawyer. If that...

According the Illinois Herptiles Act is it illegal to own a Red Beaked Snake (Rhamphiophis oxyrhynchus)?

This is probably the Administrative Code you are looking for: http://www.ilga.gov/commission/Jcar/admincode/017/01700885sections.html It might...

Can I ? Sue my land lord for an electrical fire ?

Maybe, it depends on what started it.

What are my financial responsibilities to pay vet costs for a dog injured by my dog at dog park (no biting involved)?

Dog on dog disputes are really hard, especially at a dog park where there is always some risk and all dogs are off leash. It is extremely unlikely...

Can I sue for a dog bite?

Yes. In Illinois dog owners are almost always legally responsible when their dog bites someone. You should talk to a local personal injury lawyer.

When answering this question, I am assuming the Chicago Residential Landlord and Tenant Ordinance applies to the apartment. If this is not true,...

Can an add on rider to a lease override the state law?

Chicago law (if the property is not exempt) cannot be overridden by terms in a lease.

Judges are usually reluctant to delay an eviction, you should talk to your lawyer about this since you have one.