Avoiding Eviction - What Are My Rights?

Your rights largely depend on whether the Chicago RLTO applies. Does your building have more than 6 units? Does the landlord live in the building?...

5 day notice for rent

Sounds like there was a communication error somewhere along the way. The lease should have disclosed the prorated rent. That said if you think...

I AM A LANDLORD WHO IS TRYING TO FILE A CROSS COMPLAINT FORM FOR THE STATE OF WISCONSIN WHERE CAN I GET A FORM

Your question is hard to understand. Are you saying that your tenants terminated the lease and stole property, then filed a lawsuit against...

Would this be a motion to Dismiss?

There is not nearly enough information here to make that evaluation. You have an attorney, follow her advice. If you don't trust her, hire someone...

Can I keep a security deposit to cover loss in income if lease has to be terminated before expiration date?

You need to hire a lawyer so he/she can both advise you and examine the whole lease. If you keep the deposit, the tenant will consult a lawyer who...

Is there money judgement for eviction at end of lease?

Yes, if done properly, but collecting can often be difficult. Hire a lawyer, any misstep will cost you time and money.

I HAVE A STORAGE LOCKER IN ILLINOIS. I AM IN A BILLING DISPUTE WITH THEM. HOW CAN I LEGALLY GET MY BELONGINGS BACK??

"bogus late fees" does not really describe the problem. Why are they bogus? Is it because they are unfair or because they weren't in the contract?...

Chicago landlord-tenant relationships are highly regulated and, as is often the case, the law doesn't keep up with technology. A text message with...

For Chicago rental property jointly owned by a married couple, do both spouses need to sign leases with tenants?

The managing spouse would be both the owner and the person authorized to manage the premises. Be careful with Chicago leases, there are many...

Deposing an out of state witness (as opposed to a party or employee of a party) can be challenging because you need to operate under that state's...