Can a landlord change your locks and come in your apartment after you refused entry when you are not home.

Your landlord cannot do this. While more facts are needed to fully assess your situation, changing locks on a tenant is a clear violation of the...

We have noticed mold growing on objects in our home and are very nervous, what steps do I take to break my lease?

Tenants in Chicago have substainal rights under the Chicago residential landlord tenant ordinance. Besides the habitability issues that appear to...

Do I have legal grounds for breaking my rental lease?

Tenants in Chicago have substantial rights under the Residential Landlord Tenant Ordinance which include several technical grounds for terminating...

You are likely on a month to month lease. Additionally, as this property is in Chicago, it is likely subject to the Chicago Residential Landlord...

Can the landlord deduct from the security deposit for changing the locks and scratches on the wall after I move out?

Your landlord cannot deduct from your security deposit for changing the locks. In fact, in Chicago, your landlord is required to change locks...

As others have mentioned you likely have several good options. You need to consult with a tenants rights attorney ASAP to review your lease the...

I could not get back my security deposit from previous apartment and they are ignoring me. what should I do?

Your landlord is required to return your security deposited as you stated. Their failure to do so entitled you to statutory damages in the amount...

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Should I have to pay for normal wear and tear out of my security deposit?

You should not be paying for either of these out of your security deposit. Your landlord has likely violated the residential landlord tenant...

Is it difficult to settle an eviction case with "Compliance of Continuance" at the court without an attorney?

The eviction will NOT go on your record because evictions based upon foreclosures are sealed. Additionally, all the bank really wants is for you...

What does REO mean on a foreclosure sale

REO means real estate owned. If the order approving sale has been entered in the foreclosure court then the landlord has no right accept rent from...