Can I break a lease in downtown Chicago for a bona fide medical reason?

I am not aware of any law that allows a tenant to break a lease for medical reasons absent the lease itself giving a tenant that right.

This lady hit me in the city her insurance won't call me back? Can I sue?

The short answer is yes, you can sue. Whether that is wise is a totally different matter. If it is property damage only, your own insurance will...

How long does a landlord have to return security deposit in Illinois

It depends on a few factors and which laws (if any) apply. If the apartment is in Chicago and subject to the RLTO, 45 days to return the...

I am applying for an apartment. Landlord wants to charge me a $300 non-refundable move-in fee instead of a security deposit.

Non-refundable move in fees are very common in Chicago right now because landlords do not like to comply with Chicago security deposit law....

What can I do I am having a lot of problems with my tenants from upstairs I am trying to have them vacate the property

The short answer is to hire an eviction lawyer and have them advise you. Evictions are highly technical and attempting to evict someone without a...

What legal action could be taken against a male if they hugged a female, and didn't let go even after she said to?

Technically this is probably a battery. However, because the female was not significantly harmed any award would be small and not attractive to a...

My mother-in-law was injured in a car accident. Does she need a lawyer?

Your mother-in-law should speak with a lawyer. Insurance companies are in the business of giving people as little as possible as quickly as...

Breaking a lease early is very difficult outside of cities that have tenants' rights ordinances. I don't know if Rockford has an ordinance, but you...

WHAT ARE THE CHARGES FOR A PERSON WHO FIGHT WITH SOMEONE ELSE AND ALSO DAMAGE ITS CAR?

Your friend needs to speak to a criminal defense attorney in person immediately. He should stop talking to anyone other than a criminal defense...

My tenants paid $400 deposit when he moved in Can he charge $800 now??

Probably, plus attorney fees and costs. Chicago is very strict when it comes to deposit rules.

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