I have a property to rent in a suburb in Illinois and have a question regarding using a Company as a Guarantor.

Dear Landlord: If you are unable or unwilling to retain counsel familiar with Landlord Tenant matters and Leases, then the next best thing is a...

Does a landlord have to evict guest that is staying with tenant during the eviction process. Guest moves in during process.

Dear Landlord: You will have to evict the guest as an "unknown occupant". You can do this either by amending the complaint and issuing an alias...

Do I need a lawyer ? Do I still pay rent ?

Dear Tenant: You are in the middle of very complicated procedures. It is time to hire counsel. Make sure that you have copies of your lease,...

My landlord let bedbugs eat us out n the ceiling was leaking n the bathroom pees n feces on my head n loss my furniture do they

Dear Tenant: The conditions you describe are terrible. If you have not moved out, I strongly suggest that you do. Take pictures and document in...

Can the landlord raise our rent if he adds a second boiler?

Dear Tenant: Your Landlord may raise the rent but only if you have agreed to it in your Lease. Also, check your Lease to see who is responsible...

Is a termination of lease the same as an eviction? Can you get an eviction removed from your report?

Dear Tenant: Termination of Lease is different from an eviction. The Lease is terminated either by the terms of the Lease or for breach of Lease....

Dear Tenant: In Cook County the Sheriff may try three times with each summons to serve you. The Landlord can place the summons with the Sheriff...

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Is there a specified time the landlord need to keep a former tenant's property following an eviction in the City of Chicago?

Dear Landlord: The City of Chicago has a Landlord Tenant Ordinance which may govern your property. Even if it does not, you can use it as...

My niece has a bid in on a short sale. The contract was for 90 days and it's gone well past that. She just found another house

Dear relative of potential buyer: I fear under the circumstances you may not be hearing the whole story since the lawyer is talking with your...

Can you give your home back to the bank if you just can't afford to pay the payment .Can't sell the house for what is owed home.

Dear Homeowner: There is a process called a Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure whereby you give the bank the deed to your home and they release you from...