Can I terminate my lease if my building was sent a shut off notice for the heat?

You may be able to get out of your lease for technical reasons. You should consult with tenants rights attorney. Many firms including mine...

Can I break my lease if...

You may be able to break your lease for more technical reasons under the Chicago Residential Landlord Tenant Ordinance. You should consult with...

Landlord states 30 days notice cannot be in the middle of the month. No specific info on transfer of security deposit.

A 30 day notice under the FED act from a landlord to a tenant is for an entire calendar month. So if the landlord gave you a 30 day notice on 6.15...

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It could be binding if he had authority to sign on the landlord's behalf. Notwithstanding, a landlord must comply with technical rules or else...

How can I break my lease?

You may be able to break your lease under the Chicago Residential Landlord Tenant Ordinance. You should take your lease to a tenant's rights...

Can I cash a partial security refund check if disputed?

You MAY be able to prevail on your argument, however if ll failed to comply with the Chicago RLTO then you ARE entitled to to the return of your...

Do u still pay rent to a foreclosure home

The landlord is entitled to rent until the Order Approving the Sale is entered unless a receiver is appointed by the court. In Chicago, a...

I need to break my lease

You need to speak with a tenants rights attorney to review your lease and see if It can be broken. Tenants in Chicago have substantial rights....

We have rented out our basement apartment (which is illegal I believe) to a tenant for the last 6 months. Need legal advice

Does your tenant want to leave? If so let her leave. If not PAY HER TO LEAVE. Fortunately the RLTO will not apply to you as you live in the...

Hi I want to if I can be force to live out my security deposit?

You do not have to vacate until your lease expires. Additionally, if your landlord does complete the deed in lieu your new landlord will be the...