How can I get damages for living in an uninhabitable apartment?

Chicago has a very comprehensive law that regulates the landlord-tenant relationship called the Residential Landlord and Tenant Ordinance (RLTO)....

Who would be the Plaintiff to evict under FED Act?

It appears that the original lessee has subtenants that are on an oral month-to-month lease. The original lessee could serve a 30 day notice to...

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Rental house lease

The only way to remove a tenant is through the in-court eviction process. If your tenant leaves voluntarily, consider yourself fortunate. If...

I feel stuck with my eviction process as a Landlord

Evictions are highly technical and one misstep can lead to starting process over, that is why it is good to hire an attorney. If you are...

Hi my situation is that I am on a 6 month lease and had mentioned to my landlord that I might be needing to move

Is your six month lease up at the end of February? If so, the landlord can refuse to renew and ultimately evict you if need be.

Had a top m c l complete detachment, torn meniscus and had to have my plica removed what kind of settlement should i expect.

The value of a claim depends on many factors that go beyond the injury suffered. Some of those factors are strength of liability, permanency of...

Can I break my lease early because of infestestation of bedbugs in my apartment?

Probably if done properly. Tenants should not attempt to break their lease without the assistance of a knowledgeable attorney, the procedure is...

Is there a statue of limitations on suing landlord for not returning full security deposit/and withing 90days? I've been trying

Oak Park has it's own unique ordinance that applies to buildings of 4 or more units. The Illinois Security Deposit Return Act applies to buildings...

Help! Freelance Fashion Designer?

In addition to speaking with an attorney, consider asking your local municipality.

If I evict a tenant with the intent to recover back rent, how much back rent am I entitled to sue for?

You can only sue for the back rent.