Questions answered by Gini S. Marziani

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Can I sue my landlord co. for entry without notice, permission, or note left behind, and most importantly missing items?

Gini's answer | Answered on September 11, 2014

Dear Tenant: This sounds more complicated than something you can handle on your own. Please take the time to retain counsel familiar with...

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My lease ended 45 days ago, but I haven't heard from my landlord. It is a one-unit house. Can I still sue for twice the deposit?

Gini's answer | Answered on September 10, 2014

Dear Tenant: Did you turn in the keys and let the Landlord know when you vacated the premises?

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Tenant came up with phony lease and got a jury trial best way to fight this

Gini's answer | Answered on September 10, 2014

Dear Landlord: The very "best way to fight this" is to hire a Landlord Tenant lawyer familiar with litigation in Chicago. Do not waste another...

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Five Day Notice delivered to place of work

Gini's answer | Answered on September 10, 2014

Dear Landlord: I suggest that you make several attempts at different times of the day to serve your Tenant at the premises. Document your...

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I need to evict a roommate . How do I go about doing so ?

Gini's answer | Answered on September 04, 2014

Dear Tenant: As expressed by others, your situation is too complicated for you to handle on your own. If you retain counsel familiar with...

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Is it legal for a landlord to condem or call to have a building condemed just to have people throne out.without an iviction

Gini's answer | Answered on September 04, 2014

Dear Asker: We are sorry that you are in this situation. This is more complicated than can be address on this website. You should immediately...

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Is a lease terminated early if an agent of the landlord ask for the keys back early?

Gini's answer | Answered on September 03, 2014

Dear Former Tenant: It is unclear from the text of your question when you tendered the keys to the agent for the Landlord. It also sounds like...

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Does a chicago landlord need to give two days notice to enter to troubleshoot other apartment's internet connection?

Gini's answer | Answered on August 27, 2014

Dear Tenant: As others have indicated, 48 hours notice is required. However, perhaps the best suggestion is that you have a conversation with...

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Can I break my lease?

Gini's answer | Answered on August 27, 2014

Dear Tenant: The answer to your question is "probably". Your Landlord is willing to let you out for a price. However, you raise a few issues and...

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Can the landlord keep a security deposit when a tenant dies for lack of 30 days notice?

Gini's answer | Answered on August 26, 2014

Dear Sibling: We are so sorry for your loss. Your Brother's Landlord is very much mistaken. I strongly suggest that you first tell her that she...

Gini S. Marziani's Answers (627)

Can I sue my landlord co. for entry without notice, permission, or note left behind, and most importantly missing items?

My lease ended 45 days ago, but I haven't heard from my landlord. It is a one-unit house. Can I still sue for twice the deposit?

Tenant came up with phony lease and got a jury trial best way to fight this

Five Day Notice delivered to place of work

I need to evict a roommate . How do I go about doing so ?

Is it legal for a landlord to condem or call to have a building condemed just to have people throne out.without an iviction

Is a lease terminated early if an agent of the landlord ask for the keys back early?

Does a chicago landlord need to give two days notice to enter to troubleshoot other apartment's internet connection?

Can I break my lease?

Can the landlord keep a security deposit when a tenant dies for lack of 30 days notice?