If I have a lease stating a 60 day notice before vacating, is there any legal law in illinios that 30 days is sufficient enough?

Dear Tenant: Unless your city has a Landlord Tenant Ordinance, you will be bound by the terms of your lease. That being said, you should contact...

What do I do when my landlord has rented me and my husband an apt and have not given us the keys stating there is only one set?

Dear Tenant: If this is only a temporary space, ask the Landlord to make another set or agree that you will do it for them. Otherwise, if this is...

Can a landlord be sued for changing the locks while collecting rent while a person is hospitalized?

Dear Good Wife: All of us are sadden to read about the loss of your husband and the conduct of his landlord. There may be a good explanation why...

Can i sue my landlord, my landlord has done nothing to fix the damages to the unit that we rent from him we have mold, a caving

Dear Tenant: Please check to see if your unit is covered by the Chicago Landlord Tenant Ordinance. It is very tenant friendly and does have...

Been served an eviction notice and need to go to court on 21 Nov 12. Do I need a lawyer? I can't afford one.

Dear Condo Owner: Consider contacting the Condo Association and the attorneys representing the Condo Association. They would rather get the money...

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How long do you have to sue a housing complex for illegal an eviction?

Dear Former Tenant: Most statute of limitations are between 6 months and 5 years depending on whether it is an ordinance, statute or other wrong. ...

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IM ON MY MOM LEASE AND HAVENT LIVED WITH HER TILL NOW I NEED TO MOVE IN AND THE LL IS RAISING THE RENT IS THAT LEGAL

Dear Tenant: Please check to see if you are covered by the Chicago Landlord Tenant Ordinance which is very tenant friendly. If you are read the...

How do I Evict a Month-to-Month Tenant.

Dear Landlord: To answer your questions - If you give your tenant back her money and she signs a letter agreeing that the lease is terminated,...

Illinois tenant passed away, owed several months rent. How do I recoop this debt?

Dear Landlord: You should first contact the son as suggest by the other counsel. This will give you an idea whether you will get his cooperation....

What are my responsibilities if I buy a multi-family building that has existing tenants?

Dear New Owner: You should be aware that Tenants in foreclosure situations as well as Tenants in Chicago have special statutes and ordinances that...