What does a landlord have to prove in court to sue a former tenant for lost rent due to the condition of the apartment?

You should consult with a tenants rights attorney to review your claims. If your landlord (without justification) did not return the security...

Can I break my lease under the conditions below?

There are many ways to break your lease under the Chicago Residential Landlord Tenant Ordinance. You should consult with a tenant's rights...

Is it possible to break the lease without penalties?

It is likely that you can break your lease without penalty. You need to consult with a tenants rights attorney to review your lease. Many firms...

I am a tenant covered by Chicago's RLTO. 1st & last month rent required on move-in. Is last month connsidered a security dep?

Yes. This is a security deposit under the RLTO. You need to speak with a tenants rights attorney to review your lease and the facts in your case....

I was served a 5 day to pay or be evicted notice via e-mail 7/10,(missed it) and a paper today, dated for 7/10. Is it Legal?

If it was served today, then you have 5 days from today to pay. If your landlord sues you before 5 days expires, they will loose in court. Also,...

If Chicago security deposit interest is paid as credit to rent due, must the tenant use that credit within the 30 day period?

Do yourself a HUGE favor and pay the tenant the pennies (via check) that you owe her for the interest on her security deposit ASAP.

There are many ways to terminate a lease for a Chicago property under the RLTO. You need to talk to a tenants rights attorney and provide your...

I have a tenant $2157 behind in rent. How can I get her out by July 25,2014.

Honestly...waive the rent and pay the tenant to leave if necessary. If you have to sue, you will not get possession of your apartment 8.8 at the...

My landlord wants to evict me because I refused to sign an amendment to late fees because it is illegal. Retaliatory eviction?

Assuming his 30 day notice is proper (which is a pretty big assumption) you have to move or risk being evicted. As you seem to be aware. ...

Do I have to continue to pay my landlord who is renting an illegal apartment to me and is currently in foreclosure?

Your landlord is not permitted to rent out an illegal unit to you and must tell you about any/all code violations. A landlord is allowed to...