Is payment after 5 day notice of full amount good enough for me to stay in my home and avoid getting eviction?

Dear Tenant: The technical answer is that if your full payment to the Landlord was AFTER the cure period in the notice expired, the Landlord may...

What are a landlords options if they can't collect a security deposit for damages and cleaning?

Dear Landlord: Security Deposits are becoming more of a problem for Landlords than the benefit because of the requirements for receipts, interest,...

My apartment was recently broken into. The apartment is supposed to be secure. Is the complex responsible?

Dear Tenant: You should contact your building management and ask them to make a claim for you with their insurance. Do this in writing. Document...

Is there really nothing landlord can do when tenant violets lease agreements?

Dear Landlord: Your other alternative is to sue for Breach of Lease. Assuming that after you evict your "bad tenant" (if that is what you decide...

How do I file a court case concerning ownership of a vehicle?

Dear Vehicle Owner: Check the Illinois Secretary of State's web site. It can be very helpful. Otherwise there are phone numbers where you can...

Landlord issue

Dear Tenant: To be on the safe side, I would tender the full amount of the rent by today, the 24th. While there are some judges who might find...

The bank just took ownership of my house in a foreclosure. How long does the eviction process take in cook county.

Dear Asker: You should consult with an attorney familiar with foreclosure and Landlord Tenant law. They can give you good advice on whether there...

Moved in an apt. with boyfriend, sign lease only to show that I will be living in the apt. he broke lease am I responsible

Dear occupant/tenant: If you "signed" the Lease then you are probably responsible. Bring the Lease and any other relevant documents or...

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Management wants to use my own parking space during construction. My rights?

Dear Parking Space Owner: You should read any of your Condo documents which deal with your parking space. There may be a provision that allows...

My landlord gave me a five day notice for unpaid rent and i am only behind one month and he put two months worth of rent on the

Dear Tenant: If the Landlord gave you a 5 day notice but the amount is wrong, the notice is not defective. You must pay the correct amount within...