Can I lock out my commercial renter?

Dear Landlord: Illinois is not a self help state. You must use the court process and the sheriff to evict even a commercial tenant. It is best...

How do I start a Evictions on a tenat that never had a lease?

Dear Landlord: You will need to confirm that you properly served a proper notice in compliance with your lease and Illinois statutes. If so, and...

Can they charge this much?

Dear Former Tenant: Tenants are not responsible for ordinary wear and tear. From the sounds of it, the Landlord is in the wrong here. Write a...

My company rents apartments in Chicago, but we don't have licenses. The state investigator came. What can the investigator do?

Dear Landlord: The City of Chicago has a Landlord Tenant Ordinance which is very Tenant friendly. The City of Chicago has several ordinances...

What are the Security Deposit Laws for a landlord who only owns 1 unit?

Dear Former Tenant: Your situation is essentially a breach of Lease much like a breach of contract. Have you written a letter to the Landlord...

Part 2: my ex-partner and i had an agreement that when the that 30 days prior to refinancing, we were going to sign a quitclaim

Dear co-mortgagor: The answer to your questions are: You may be able to be placed "back on the deed"; the "notorized letter" may be enough, and...

Dear Landlord: Please double check to determine if you are covered by the City of Chicago Landlord Tenant Ordinance. If so, you must be very...

Can I be evicted for non-payment if I have provided valid proof of payment?

Dear Tenant: You need to be able to document that you offered the full amount of August rent to the Landlord and it was refused. Then if you are...

We rent a house landlord replaced furnace that would not work with central air unit noticed 1 week later central air unit was

Dear Tenant: Your question is unclear. Please try resending it.

Tenant being evicted. Can landlord remove ac unit from apt? AC unit belongs to landlord. Tenant pays electric.

Dear Landlord: Please check to see if you are covered by the City of Chicago Landlord Tenant Ordinance. It is very Tenant friendly and thus you...