When do I file court papers for a ten day eviction notice?

Dear Landlord: The 10 day Notice to Quit must be served either personally, by certified mail, or by handing it to someone over the age of 13 who...

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Normal wear and tear vs damage to carpet in a rental unit - Wisconsin, IL

Dear Landlord: This is a perfect question for a Landlord Tenant lawyer. If your property is in Chicago you do not want to make a mistake. The...

Our move-in fee was supposed to cover "cleaning & basic repairs" but the unit was not clean! Can I get money back?

Dear Tenant: Was the move-in fee part of the Lease? If so, perhaps you do have some recourse. Is your apartment covered by the City of Chicago...

I can't pay rent, and I haven't been evicted

Dear Tenant: You should try to work it out with your current Landlord if you can. Perhaps the Landlord is willing to let you pay rent at a...

I have lived with my fiancée for 2yrs, 4 mths. We recently called it off, does he have to give me a written eviction notice?

Dear Asker: You may want to make arrangements to move out on a time frame that works for you. While the owner of the property must give you...

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I need help in my appeal for a wrongful eviction from Public Housing. How do I go about securing court records and documents .

Dear Tenant: Handling an appeal is very complicated, even for lawyers. To get the record on appeal, you must talk with the clerk of the circuit...

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My ex landlord sent me a water bill that is in his name telling me I have to pay it cause I took water of my name.

Dear Tenant: The simple answer is that you do not need to pay the water bill if it covers time that you were not living on the property. If it...

My mother in law is 87 years old and has a home which has never had a mortgage on it. We need to deed it out of her name into

Dear Sibling: This is not really a real estate question. It is a Medicaid question. I am sure that this issue comes up often. Best to check...

Dear Tenant: The death of a prior tenant is not required to be disclosed. It is not like lead paint or some other potential health or safety...

When tenant remove their belongings out after eviction, are you the landlord allow to keep an eye on them as they pack and move?

Dear Landlord: You are right to stay on the Premises while the Tenant is moving. Just do not be confrontational. If there is a problem, call the...