How do I start a small claims with added damages?

If this rental is covered by the Chicago RLTO, then the landlord's failure to deliver possession can serve as a basis to terminate the lease and be...

Are online lease agreement templates reliable?

Yes, you are, if the property is in Chicago and it is covered by the RLTO.

If you are new to this is might be worth a consult with an attorney about your procedure, before you do it. You are right to be looking at the...

Can I terminate the lease agreement and cancel both the security deposit check and first months rent check?

If this is in the City of Chicago, in a lot of cases there is a specific written notice requirement that has to be satisfied by the tenant in order...

After you properly and timely account for your withholding from her security deposit under the Evanston Ordinance, if you took a security deposit,...

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I'm international student I've been in Chicago 10 months now the landowner want charge me and thirteen to take me to the court

In Chicago there are limits on the amount of a late fee for most rentals What is the monthly rent amount under the lease, and what is the late fee...

My lease expires june 30 2015 and they never sent a 2016 lease can i still stay in my apartment

If this was covered by Chicago's RLTO then you might be entitled to stay 60 days more past the date they first give you written notice of their...

How detailed does the 10 day notice to quit need to be?

Are you trying to terminate a tenancy over this? Do they have a lease? Since it sounds like the RLTO does not apply, you should probably stick to...

Is my landlord trying to make me pay for something that I shouldn't be?

If this is in Chicago your landlord is not right, the RLTO controls, and while you do have a duty to not negligently or deliberately cause damage...

Lease expired, provided 30 days notice in person as well as certified mail.

First, Notice sent April 1 is not timely to terminate for April 30, so your month to month rental is likely in effect still till May 31, not April...