What can we do? About our Landlord

Dear Tenant: IF the conditions are so bad, you should really look and find a new place to live. Take pictures of the conditions of the...

Can we sue our landlord, her husband has threatened me three times. We live in fear.

Dear Tenant: Your obligation under the circumstances is to pay your rent on time. This is not tied to the Landlord's husband's misconduct. ...

Came back from three day trip and my door locks were change by our/land landlord he toke all my things he did everything ileagal

Dear Tenant: We are all very sorry for your circumstances. As the other attorneys state, lock-outs or self-help are not allowed in Illinois. ...

How can i evict someone properly using a 5 day landlords notice?

Dear Asker: If the Boyfriend gets his mail at your home, has most of his possessions there, and eats and sleeps there on a regular basis, and pays...

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Dear Tenant: It sounds like you should be able to move under the circumstances. However, document the conditions by taking photographs. Then...

Whats the name of the court form to file a motion for the judgement entry stay order posession . I want to ask more time to stay

Dear Tenant: If your property is located in Cook County, there is a help desk for Tenant's in foreclosure situations on the 14th Floor of the...

Is this deed of trust defective?

Dear Owner: Without the benefit of reviewing your documents, no one can or should give you definitive advice. It may be that the Bank is over or...

I got a papers in mail not certified it was a certificate of service for a charge on someone else's case.do I have to appear?

Dear Witness: If I understand you, you received some "papers" in connection with a matter where you believe you are the witness. It behooves you...

How should a Chicago landlord handle providing a security deposit receipt if only one of multiple tenants is present?

Dear Landlord: Make sure that you review the Chicago Residential Landlord Tenant Ordinance regarding Security Deposits. There are several...

When a home is ceased for say a drug related reason, how do the police make sure the owners can't go back inside?

Dear Asker: If this is your home, you should immediately contact an attorney to assist you. If this is not your home but that of a friend , you...