I have never been served for eviction court what happens next?

Dear Tenant: Your Landlord can get "substitute service" on you by serving a member of the household 13 years or older. The Landlord can also get...

Dear Landlord: Making some effort to locate a good current address for your former tenant is a good idea. Pay attention to the deadline to mail...

I wont to know can my landlord evict me if i paid here rent why i am in court

Dear Tenant: If the Landlord has fully complied with 1) all of the notice requirements with the proper language in the notice and 2) has proper...

When would we need to move, and what can we do if we are not able to find a place?

Dear Tenant: You should contact your landlord and work out a reasonable transition. If you have been a good tenant for 7 years and have 7 people...

My central air went out of my apartment and my landlord wants to put a AC unit in instead of fixing my central air

Dear Asker: Much depends on what is in your Lease. You should have an attorney familiar with landlord tenant law in your county review the Lease...

Can the seller keep my earnest money after refusing to extend my financing?

Dear Asker: Since your question is so very fact specific AND you have counsel, you should direct this question to your attorney. You will get a...

Life estate

Dear Asker: This is a combination of tax and real estate question. It is best if you consult with an attorney familiar in both areas in Illinois....

Dear Asker: Review the Auction Sale Notice carefully. You can attend the Auction and bring with you the required check(s). Usually the...

Can landlords refuse payments to get caught up

Dear Tenant: If you were served with a Notice to Terminate Right of Possession or Landlord's 5 day Notice, you have the right to cure the default...

In IL at what point legally does a tenant have ownership of an apartment? Do they have to move stuff in to have ownership?

Dear Asker: Generally in Illinois you are considered in possession of the property when you have the keys, move your personal property into the...