Can a landlord ban myself and my brother from my fathers house that he rents while he is in a facility?

Whether a landlord can ban certain people depends on the terms of the lease. Generally, a tenant can remove their property from a rented...

Do I have to pay a landlord rent after my annual lease?

You are likely a month-to-month tenant, it is the default when there is no signed lease. Just because your annual lease expired does not mean you...

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

No, that is not true. Hire a lawyer to evaluate the case, there are many factors to consider - including whether there is a realistic possibility...

How long does it take to get an inheritance in probate from my father?

The time probate takes is quite variable, but it is almost always more than 6 months. The reason for this is because creditors have 6 months to...

Does landlord have to prorate last months rent if tenant vacates early?

Landlords always have to mitigate damages (as does any party to a contract). Suing the tenant is a cost/benefit analysis, collecting from...

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?

You should talk to your divorce lawyer, this should have been addressed in the case. If it wasn't, talk to your landlord, most landlords do not...

Should I file a case against a former tenant for unfairly discouraging others from moving in?

Probably not worth it, the cost of a lawyer would likely be more than you would recover. Also, most condominium associations forbid this type of...

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

It probably isn't worth the hassle and stress.

What to do when landlord refuses to contact me regarding an essential service ?

You can report it to the city by calling 311. You can also try contacting your alderman. There are other remedies under 5-12-110 of the Chicago...

Do not lease on Airbnb without a license. The city actively monitors these websites and issues citations to unlicensed vacation rentals....