Is it legal in IL to have someone signing a PG to sign an agmnt to become effective post BA for the same amt if they declare BA?

Dear Asker: This does not sound like a Landlord Tenant matter but rather a bankruptcy matter. My understanding is that generally agreements which...

What is the required notification time in terminating a month to month lease?

Dear Tenant: If you had a month to month lease, then providing 2 months notice (assuming that you got the move out date correct) was more than...

Can I sue for being told not to come back to my house

Dear Husband: It sounds like the lease that you were on has expired since you have not lived on the property for 2 years. If the Landlord is...

Problem with sublessee

Dear Sub-landlord: Your apartment is covered by the Chicago Residential Landlord Tenant Ordinance most likely. There are ways for you to...

Can I pursue a signed tenant for unpaid rent even though they never moved in?

Dear Landlord: The short answer is "YES" you do have legal recourse against a defaulting Tenant even if they do not move it. However, landlord's...

Dear Asker: If the porch is in Chicago, there are ordinances dealing with residential porches. While you may be correct that you can tell this...

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Can I pass 5 days Notice to "Unknown Occupants" if the tenant who signed lease with me is not at home??

Dear Landlord: There are ways to serve the 5 days notice on your Tenant and Unknown Occupants. The affidavit of service provides that it be left...

I was evicted 12/1/14...how long do I have to get my stuff out of the apartment?

Dear former Tenant: Contact your landlord in writing immediate and arrange to pick up your items as soon as possible. Do not delay. Hope this...

Statute of limitations for written lease for back rent and damages

Dear Sibling: If the suit is based on damages arising from violations of the written lease, then you are looking at a 10 year statute of...

What about Tenant retaliation?

Dear Landlord: We are sorry that you are in this unfortunate circumstance. You do not have a claim against your former tenant. However, you may...