You can contact a consumer protection lawyer for a formal consult, it's hard to tell if anything is going on based on the facts provided. The...

This conduct could be a civil claim and also criminal conduct, however, it is very minor. From a civil lawsuit perspective there are not sufficient...

The rule is 90 days under 5-12-130(i) (i) Notice or Renewal of Rental Agreement. No tenant shall be required to renew a rental agreement...

It's possible, municipalities vary on how they treat these cases and, of course, it depends on the circumstances of the bites. It would help to...

Usually your lease will specify the notice required. If nothing is stated, reasonable notice. Outside of Cook County, there is little regulation on...

You probably have a case for violation of the Chicago Residential Landlord and Tenant Ordinance (which is generally more powerful than a...

It depends on how much equity is in the home and also what the children of your grandmother are willing to do. Maybe the heirs are willing to give...

Probably, unless your lease specifically states that the external building doors will be secured. Many buildings do not have the common doors...

The lease gives your friend the right to live in the unit, not the obligation (though sometimes leases specify a maximum amount of time a unit can...

Since you are not married you are basically a tenant. You have no right to inherit things owned by the boyfriend and you could be evicted after...