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

Dear Tenant: Illinois is not a self help state so that the only way to evict you is through legal process. Double check with your bank to make...

Late fees

Dear Tenant: The usury laws in Illinois only apply in a very limited situation. In Illinois, you cannot be evicted for non-payment of late fees,...

I live and take care of my ex-husband who has M.S. Our mobile home is in both of our names. Somebody told me that I need to get

Dear so confused: You have a very complicated set of facts. Now is the time to retain counsel who is competent in the areas of estate planning...

Late fees

Dear Tenant: Review your lease. If it states that rent is due on the first of the month and does not give you a grace period and states that the...

Can I get my deposit back without a lease?

Dear Tenant: It is not unusual to transfer a security deposit. Ask the management office person when you can expect a return of your security...

Commercial lease - landlord changed personal guarantee after we signed documents and also locked us out of unit no court order

Dear Former Tenant: This is NOT a self help state so the Landlord must use judicial process to evict a tenant. Even after the Landlord gets an...

Dear Former Tenant: Illinois is NOT a self help state so the Landlord is not entitle to take possession with the Court proceeding and the Sheriff...

We just moved from a home in Lake County Il. Now our landlady is withholding $414 for things wrong with the house.

Dear former tenant: Check your Lease to see what it provides with respect to the condition of the Premises. Check your notes as to what you...

Can you get evicted in 5 days. if rent is due the first can they evict you by the first

Dear Tenant: Please remember that Illinois is NOT a self help state. Landlord's must use judicial process and the Sheriff to evict Tenants if...

Dear Survey client: Mr. Messutta's comment are the same as mine would be. Hope this helps. Good luck