Did my landlord violate municipal code ch. 5-12-050?

This could be construed as an emergency. Had you not been home there could have been very substantial property damage. Though your lease may...

Is it illegal to not show a potentiional renter a apartment before they they sign any paperwork

Not illegal, but a huge red flag. Don't rent from someone like that.

Can I be sue for other mistakes?

This is why you have insurance. Cooperate with your insurer. If you are sued, they will provide a lawyer and defend you. You should stop posting...

Whether you can have dogs depends on whether or not your lease bars them.

I filed a civil lawsuit for return of security deposit and punitive damages from former landlord. Am I entitled to damages?

I agree that you need to hire a lawyer. If the unit was in Chicago and subject to our local ordnance (most units are), the landlord has to pay your...

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Criminal charges are brought by the state's attorney. You can report the wedding crashers to the police, but it probably won't be a high priority...

My landlords real estate filed a forcible entry detainer case against me. Can he collect attorneys fees?

The RLTO prohibits landlords from attempting to collect attorney fees in an eviction case. Attempting to enforce a provision in the lease that...

I don't think my lease contract is done correctly. Can I have the state analyze my agreement as a tenant to my landlord.

It really depends on what information is missing and what the problem is. The City of Chicago will enforce some violations of conditions issues...

Do I have a case

A case against who? Do you have a case against the co-worker - maybe, but not one that would lead to a recovery large enough to get many lawyers...

I doubt your roommates hold the deposit rather than the landlord. The landlord/roommates properly mitigated their damages by finding a replacement...