If I pay the Ad Damnum in a Forcible entry/Detainer suit before the first date is the case dismissed?

Assuming the landlord followed all the notice rules (this is a big assumption) and assuming you did not pay the full amount due within 5 days of...

What should I do about my ex. Landlord

You can't prevent the landlord from suing you, but you can attempt to use the text messages as a defense in that the parties agreed to a payment...

No, not if the Residential Landlord and Tenant Ordnance applies.

Do I need a lawyer?

Withholding all rent is almost never allowed and partial withholding is a technical process that should not be attempted without a lawyer. The fact...

Is it legal for a landlord to ALSO send an email 'collection letter' while a 5 day notice is in effect?

Landlords are allowed to try to collect rent while a 5 day notice is pending. A 5 day notice is a prerequisite to an eviction action, it is not a...

It's impossible to say without knowledge of the actual case. Some motion was filed and it was either stricken by the judge or withdrawn by the...

Unpaid Locked Up room

If your belongings are still in their possession, you are entitled to them. However, it is highly likely that the unit was treated as abandoned and...

Can my mil get kicked out of her boyfriend's house

Probably not. Depending on how ownership of the house was titled, the property may not have transferred immediately and may still be owned by the...

How can I get my money back from my landlord who had me paying the hot water for his building without my knowledge?

Utility theft cases can be difficult because the tenant must prove the misconduct, which usually calls for an expert of some type. Moreover,...

Please advise me if I can leave the appartment due to the unbearable situation without having any problem. I don't have SSN

Breaking a lease outside of Chicago is very difficult and usually requires pretty severe conditions. A lease should never be broken without an...