If I am forced to move from a paid parking spot due to maintenance, can I have my fee prorated? If damage occurs elsewhere...

Dear Car Parker: You should review the written agreement you have with your complex which allows you to park in your particular location. There...

Are cosigners in illinois responsible for a multi-unit apartment if the other tenents move out without notice?

Dear Co-signer: Your question includes a comment about a "Multi-unit Apartment". I am not sure what that is or why you think that is...

My landlord does not repair the apartment. I live in the basement & the walls leak and wallpaper is coming off of the wall.

Dear Tenant: Generally the requirement to pay rent remains intact even if there are defects in the property. If they are so bad, after notice to...

Dear Bike Shop Owner: What does your receipt or other document that you gave your customer when they dropped off their bikes. This document...

False advertising

Dear Tenant: You need to consider a few things. "Significantly less" means different things to different people. If on one hand the difference...

Realistically, how much time to I have to move once I am given a 5 day notice?

Dear Tenant: You should immediately try to work out something with the Landlord as far as staying and coming up with the rent or a reasonable time...

Defense is playing games with settlement

Dear Landlord: Short answer - This text message will not get before a jury. You are getting into an area beyond your capabilities. You should...

Dear Tenant: It is unclear if you and the landlord have a written lease agreement or if you are operating on a month to month basis. Your unit...

How can I file an emergency eviction notice to a guest who has now claimed my home their residency?

Dear Landlord: It is unclear where you are on the eviction process. There are some procedures which you can institute which would help. However,...

Can i ask the judge to stop tenant from making any further motions to stay in my apartment for free

Dear Landlord: Cook County Judges often give the Tenant only one chance to ask for an extension. You should ask for that to be included in the...