Should I sign a lease that say "tenant is aware of one exit available in apartment"

You live in an illegal unit. If the city found out, it could force you to vacate.

I filed a civil lawsuit for return of security deposit and punitive damages from former landlord. Am I entitled to damages?

You need to speak with the tenants rights attorney as soon as possible. You not be able to get punitive damages or anything else if you cannot...

Why would I receive a Lis Pendens Foreclosure if the guy I sold it to is the one being foreclosed on?

You are likely still in the chain of title somehow. You should speak with an attorney asap to clear up the issue before you are named as a...

Can I pass 5 days Notice to "Unknown Occupants" if the tenant who signed lease with me is not at home??

You should hire a lawyer to do this work for you. An eviction lawyer will generally use a licensed process server to serve the 5 day notice. ...

I still did not get back security deposit yet. So frustrated wit the landlord.

You should consult with a tenant's rights attorney. Your landlord's failure to return your security deposit may statutorily entitle you to an...

If you are set for trial tomorrow and you can't prove that you deposited the ds then I can't see how you could prevail on the return of the sd. You...

This may be a valid reason to terminate your lease as you are unable to use part of the rented space. However you may have a more clear cut way to...

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How should a house lease be executed?Is an email lease valid . Something that is just scanned and sent( Not digital signature).

If you are a tenant in Chicago you may be able to terminate your lease for technical deficiencies in the lease. You should consult with a tenant's...

What should I do if I sign a one year lease and but at the ending of my lease my landlord forge my name on another year lease?

If you want to terminate your lease you likely can based upon the condition of the property and/or technical deficiencies in the lease. You...

How can tenants be protected from a receiver who obtained court order to disconnect utilities and vacate tenants?

You should consult with an attorney asap to review your lease and the foreclosure docket. Many firms, including mine, offer free consultations.