The only practical remedy is likely to try to negotiate a partial refund. Even small claims court isn't free and your time has some value as well....

What can I do if my landlord does not fix my hot water heater until a week later ?

Usually the fastest way to get results is to report it to your local government authorities, most consider hot water an essential service.

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In a breach of lease, do I have to return the security deposit to the tenant?

If there was no damage and no lost rent due to re-renting, there is no basis for keeping the deposit. Chicago landlord-tenant relationships are...

With the major fiasco going on with my case I am wondering are any lawyers who I can retain on contingent fee basis.

You have not provided sufficient information to determine whether your matter is one any lawyer would take on contingency fee. Lawyers generally...

Is this eviction "notice" legal?

Month to month leases can be terminated with 30 days written notice. Your landlord should have personally served you with written notice, but I...

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Does a financial power of attorney in Washington State need to be notarized if there is no real estate involved?

You need to change your location to WA for attorneys there to see it. It is generally good to notarize POAs and attorneys usually are willing...

Have you tried reporting the situation to the village/city? Most municipalities take heat situations like this very seriously. Consider...

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Lease expires 4/30/14 and the Owner wants to begin showing the apartment now. Owner occupied/6 or less. Been here 14 yrs. Legal?

The RLTO will not apply, if there is nothing in the lease about this you will be left to the default law which is generally reasonable access at...

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Is there any legal actions that my mortgager can file against me because my house was foreclosed on?

Yes, they can still come after you if there is a deficiency.

Do I have to show up as the defendant to a case of a notice of motion? I was late two months on payments but will be caught up

Your question is confusing as you do not state what type of motion or case you are dealing with. Most attorneys would advise you not to skip the...