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My landlord will not return my security deposit and he will not talk to me about this situation.

Joseph's answer | Answered on August 15, 2013

Assuming the unit is in Elgin and Elgin does not have any specific laws related to security deposits, your best bet would be the Illinois Security...

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What options or rights do I have as a tenant if my landlord would not fixed a tub that is stopped up and has low water pressure

Joseph's answer | Answered on August 15, 2013

Withholding any portion of your rent without a lawyer is a bad idea, you will likely be evicted and when you hire a lawyer he/she will be on the...

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Did my landlord commit money fraud?

Joseph's answer | Answered on August 15, 2013

This really depends on the terms of the lease, which we do not have to examine here. If you want to recover money from your landlord for...

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I am a landlord and have a wishy washy tenant that is giving me reason to pause

Joseph's answer | Answered on August 15, 2013

As a lawyer that represents both landlords and tenants, I can tell you that if you are already having bad feelings about the tenant it is only...

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Can I sue a Union for Mental instability. I was a Women owned union business, and was forced into bankruptcy from the Union.

Joseph's answer | Answered on August 14, 2013

Your question is confusing, you don't really state what the union did wrong. Unions, and everyone else, will defend themselves vigorously in a...

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Landlord says $2000 security deposit was returned to someone. I too asked about it 60 days later. What to do?

Joseph's answer | Answered on August 14, 2013

You should still be entitled to your deposit back. Since it appears you have exhausted your own efforts, a demand letter from an attorney should be...

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What are my tenant rights? How long do I have before I have to leave the apartment?

Joseph's answer | Answered on August 14, 2013

Tenants in Chicago actually have many rights and remedies. I have linked to an article I wrote on the topic below. Lack of heat is a serious...

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My tenant didn't cashed security deposit refund.

Joseph's answer | Answered on August 14, 2013

Have you contacted the tenant to follow up? Perhaps she just lost it. Keep the funds separate.

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I have a tenant renting a house and is 1 month behind on rent. Do I give a 5 day notice for rent or eviction process starts?

Joseph's answer | Answered on August 14, 2013

5 day notice.

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I am beginning a business venture with a friend and we have not formed anything legally yet.. Cash is rolling in! Can you help?

Joseph's answer | Answered on August 14, 2013

Start out by hiring a business lawyer. He/she will advise you on the other types of professionals you may need to hire.

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