Hello, I moved from Chicago to FL state for a new job position. Is it good enough reason to legally break a lease?

Moving for a new job is not legal justification to break a lease unless the lease provides for early termination in this situation (most don't)....

Can my former landlord discuss my financial or court matters concerning them with their other tenants?

Court records are public, anyone can go and look them up.

MY LANDLORD FAILED TO REMOVE SNOW FOR 2 DAYS AND AS A RESULT, I WAS UNABLE TO USE MY GARAGE. CAN I WITHHOLD SOME OF THE RENT

I agree with Ms. Scott. Trying to withhold rent for something like this is not worth the chance of having to defend an eviction suit.

Home Invasion Victims-Break Lease. LL offered buy-out, roommates refuse to pay any additional costs over safety issues. Advice?

The first issue you should address is whether you have separate grounds to terminate your lease with no liability, many times Chicago tenants do....

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...