My APT is uninhabitable & landlord was cited w/violations. APT below was redone & for rent for more $$$. Constructive eviction?

You need to get a lawyer involved ASAP. Tenants in Chicago have substantial rights and it sounds like you have serious claims. You should...

Do i have any legal recourse?

You don't have to take cash for keys. You are entitled to a 90 day notice.

How can I get damages for living in an uninhabitable apartment?

You need to speak with a lawyer as soon as possible. A landlord in Chicago is required to provide heat and a landlord in Chicago is prohibited...

When a tenant leaves a rental property early, who is responsible for utilities? We've agreed to pay rent for remaining time.

You should take the utilities out of your name if you are no longer living there. Also, while it is not clear how or why you are terminating your...

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I have received a notice from the Sheriff's office to vacate my home.

A motion for an extension of time filed within 30 days of the Order for Possession being entered generally will act to stay the sheriff from...

We own two properties. Can one be foreclosed on without affecting the other?

No effect unless the houses are cross collateralized for some reason. You have a lot of options remaining open to you at this point. You should...

Can a homeowner enforce a 'no trespassing' order for visitors during eviction process?

Please contact a landlord tenant attorney to full discuss your situation. Your question is not entirely clear. Did the sheriff complete the...

I am a Senior and live in a Senior apartment complex. I found bedbugs in my apartment and notified the landlord.

Tenants in Chicago have substantial rights. Some of these rights allow tenants to break a lease in certain circumstances. You should consult...

What is my best option prior to my lease ends?

Tenants in Chicago have substantial rights. If the landlord violates those rights, in some cases, the tenant can terminate the lease. You...

I was wrongful put out of my apartment I needed some work done in the apartment and I been asking them for almost a year

You cannot be evicted in Illinois without proper notice and a court case. Additionally, a landlord has an obligation to maintain a habitable...