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 Some motion was filed and it was either stricken by the judge or withdrawn by the...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...

WHAT ARE THE PENALTIES FOR MY LANDLORD TAKING MY MAIL OUT OF MY MAILBOX?

I agree with Ms. Goldstein. Report the theft to the postmaster/postal inspector and get a P.O. box to avoid this problem in the future. Below is a...

When tenant leaves early and there's a rerental, who returns the security deposit?

I'm not sure why the roommate thinks he has a claim against you, he may very well have one against the landlord. The landlord should inspect...

Can I sue the Chicago Park District for double booking my wedding - where a trailer was placed in the ceremony's garden?

Even assuming the contract was breached, your damages would not be everything you spent for your wedding, you still had the benefit of a reception,...

It means that a summons has been issued after the first one.