When does a security deposit get paid back in the case of a relet (release), and whom is it paid to?

If you did enter a new lease, under the Chicago Residential Tenant Landlord Ordinance the landlord must return the security deposit or a letter...

Eviction trial on 04/01

If the landlord truly did not issue a 5-day notice, you will win at trial. I am assuming you recently received a summons which states you need to...

What does judicial sale mean and as renters will be evicted?

Fortunately you have some protections in this situation. if you qualify as a bona fide tenant then you can stay until the end of your lease and...

My landlord had sheriff's serve papers to my house regarding non- payment of Feb and March 2015, I have receipts can he evict me

If you have receipts of timely payment, or proof of deposit of payment, you have a valid defense to you landlord's claims as described. Is your...

CITY VIOLATIONS /TITLE / DEED

Since you are an owner of the property you will be responsible for the city violation fees. I recommend getting the violations under control...

I have a judgement, I was told the individual does not make enough to get wages garnish does that mean I will not get my money

An individual must make more than $371/week to garnish their wages. Also, you may be able to attach the judgment as a lien to a piece of property,...

How can you look up public record of potential tenant for eviction history?

You can check the county court records for cases filed against the individual(s). For Cook County go to http://www.cookcountyclerkofcourt.org and...

How to Evict Someone After Foreclosure after December 31, 2014

735 ILCS 5/9-207.5 provides 90 day protection to bona fide tenants. Even after FTPA expires you will need to comply with this section. This code...

In some cases, I do this exact strategy. Sometimes people are not persuaded by demand letters and will only respond once legal action is a real...

Does my landlord have the right to evict me if a judgement of foreclosure entered (case is pending) is entered for the property?

Yes, your landlord can still evict you. So long as the lender has not taken away possession from your landlord, he can still enforce his rights...