Questions answered by Randy Eric Weinstein

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Can I break my lease due to bed bugs? If not or if I choose to stay, what sort of compensation am I entitled to?

Randy's answer | Answered on June 04, 2014

You should consult with a tenants rights attorney to review your lease and determine your options. Tenants in Chicago have substantial rights....

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How do I get my property from my old business?

Randy's answer | Answered on May 29, 2014

You need to speak with a tenant's rights attorney ASAP. Many firms, including mine, offer free consultations.

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Saw a roach in my Chicago apt, what should I do?

Randy's answer | Answered on May 28, 2014

You probably have the right to do that...but as the other lawyers have stated it seems a bit extreme for 1 insect.

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If keys are stolen in the mail going to the landlord after move-out can the landlord take out money from the security deposit?

Randy's answer | Answered on May 27, 2014

Your landlord can only keep your security deposit if he follow specific guidelines. Simply telling you is not enough. Additionally, it is his...

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Do I need an attorney for this matter? Is there anyway I can get the money I lost or do I just pay and move out?

Randy's answer | Answered on May 26, 2014

Based on the facts and circumstances presented you have negotiated a pretty bad deal. However, it does not appear that it is too late to...

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Lack of lease agreement and evicting non-paying tenants

Randy's answer | Answered on May 22, 2014

Serve a 30 day notice...or better yet, offer them cash for keys. It will cost you 500 and a minimum of 90 days to go through the eviction process.

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Evicting tenants in foreclosure property

Randy's answer | Answered on May 21, 2014

You have to be very careful and determine what action has been taken by the bank to evict the tenants. Unless you are going to live at the...

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Is my apartment obligated to return my security/pet deposits in this situation?

Randy's answer | Answered on May 21, 2014

You should be able to get your portion of the security deposit back. Tenants in Chicago have substantial rights and it sounds like your landlord...

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My upstairs neighbor smokes marihuana so much it smells into my apartment and they make so much noise can i break my lease?

Randy's answer | Answered on May 20, 2014

You may be able to break your lease for this however, you need to be very careful and break it properly so that you are not liable for the...

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How should security deposits be handled in a 3-unit, non-owner-occupied building in Chicago?

Randy's answer | Answered on May 20, 2014

Please don't take this the wrong way, but you are in way over your head. Violating the Chicago residential landlord tenant ordinance can cause...

Randy Eric Weinstein's Answers (270)

Can I break my lease due to bed bugs? If not or if I choose to stay, what sort of compensation am I entitled to?

How do I get my property from my old business?

Saw a roach in my Chicago apt, what should I do?

If keys are stolen in the mail going to the landlord after move-out can the landlord take out money from the security deposit?

Do I need an attorney for this matter? Is there anyway I can get the money I lost or do I just pay and move out?

Lack of lease agreement and evicting non-paying tenants

Evicting tenants in foreclosure property

Is my apartment obligated to return my security/pet deposits in this situation?

My upstairs neighbor smokes marihuana so much it smells into my apartment and they make so much noise can i break my lease?

How should security deposits be handled in a 3-unit, non-owner-occupied building in Chicago?