Can you break a lease if my landlord is spraying and we still have bedbugs?

If there is really an infestation and this property is really covered under the RLTO, then a proper notice under 110a might be a way to terminate...

You should ask for their REJECTION now in writing too, in case you do not have it, as that is your way to claim refund of some of the money you may...

You can do it yourself, or with a lawyer. If you are doing it yourself, and this is a Chicago rental, you can get your case started at the Daley...

Is it legal for my landlord to serve me a 5 day notice on the 30th?

Your landlord can serve you with a 5 day notice to quit or pay anytime that you have a delinquency in the payment of rent. So if you owed rent...

Defense is playing games with settlement

It is unlikely that rude text messages or settlement negotiations would be admissible for presentation before a jury unless they are directly...

Early Lease Termination - Chicago

Or, since this is in Chicago, you can have an attorney review your situation and find out if the Chicago RLTO applies, and if so, if there is any...

Non-Liability of Lessor-if Lessee is injured or property damaged

Even in Brookfield, this provision is not likely enforceable against you. You should get your own renter insurance, but if their negligent upkeep...

My son has been charged $150 for breaking his lease in Chicago. Is he obligated for the term of the lease?

If the property is not owner occupied, or is 7 or more units, then the landlord cannot charge a fee for letting him sublet. But they can charge...

My lease is up 3-31-12, was told he's not renewing my lease. Not in writing, a phone call. What if I cant find a place by then?

This is in Skokie, not Chicago, and so there is no requirement that your landlord give you written notice of intent to not renew a lease that has a...

Can I break my lease and move, If my landlord is being sued by the City?

If there is no heat or hot water, truly, then that could be a basis to terminate the lease early and move out if all of the proper written notices...