What could possibly be a next step for this kid, he is exhausted with this and would like to get what he is entitled to?

It sounds like your son does not have a lawyer, which is a huge mistake. He needs a lawyer now, before he does irreparable harm to his case.

Can a landlord increase rent if I add another occupant?

You need to read your lease. Almost all leases list "authorized occupants" and bar anyone from living there other than authorized occupants and...

Is it legally OK for me to bring in a subleased roommate without explicitly telling the landlord?

This will be governed by your lease, but I have never seen a lease that did not require landlord permission. Under the RLTO, landlords in Chicago...

Will the police continue with the investigation or can I legally look into it and find who hit my truck?

Property damage only cases are a pretty low priority for most police departments. It really depends on how busy and motivated they are. As Mr....

No money was awarded, just possession of the unit. Once the stay is over the landlord can place the order of possession with the sheriff, it then...

How do I get tenant out of home? He is smoking cannabis, 6 month lease ending at end of this month.

I agree with Ms. Goldstein. Assuming you have authority: Do not renew the lease and provide sufficient notice of non-renewal under the RLTO...

The RLTO supercedes lease language, the landlord has a duty to maintain. Maintaining the property is far cheaper than suffering damage or being sued.

How can I get around not paying a rent increase?

As a month-to-month tenant, you have the right to a 30-day written notice of a rent increase. If you can't reach an agreement with the landlord and...

Can I give a 60 day notice to move out if my husband's employer relocates him to another country?

Employment relocation (unless for the military) is not relevant to lease termination (unless your lease provides for it, which is rare). Read...

What requirements apply to give a 60 day notice to move out?

Your friend's advice is false unless: The lease has a provision allowing termination on 60 days notice (rare); or You are not on a written...