It's hard to say without seeing your lease, but generally if people misuse facilities they are going to be responsible for harm they cause. Most...

Whether you can terminate a lease depends on a lot of different factors - most notably whether the apartment is subject to the Chicago Residential...

Can you be evicted or a judgement against you for not paying attorney fees?

Most leases deem the attorney's fees unpaid rent. You probably should have consulted an attorney before the judgment was entered against you.

I agree with the other attorneys, your health issues do not allow you to break a lease unless they are the result of the apartment being...

My landlord is evicting for violations he received from the city and hasn't return SD.interest. Can I sue for breach contract

If the unit is located within the city of Chicago and is not in an owner-occupied building of 6 units or less then you likely have many claims...

The landlord will likely come after your personal assets eventually. Hire an attorney and try to work out a deal.

I recently found a roach in my bathroom. It was a baby one. The landlord had an exterminator come spray a week ago.

A single roach is not going to give rise to any sort of claim or right to withhold. A tenant should never withhold any rent without retaining an...

A driver crashed into my home, causing major damage! My home is now condemned. The two walls of the foundation is gone!

First off, if you are not comfortable with your lawyer, get a new one. You own a home and do not have homeowners' insurance? Did you own the...

What type of attorney do I need for an animal cruelty/damage to personal property case?

Animals in Illinois are still regarded as property, like a car. Because of this, few lawyers practice in this area. When the claim value is not...

Can a landlord send me to collections with no written agreement of what he is additional charging me?

It's hard to say without a full review of documents and facts, but you are likely responsible for the full month of August for overstaying your...