My friend and I signed a lease to rent a home. I paid a 1700.00 security deposit. She decided 5 days before my move in date,

How did you lose the security deposit? Was that based on a clause in your lease, or perhaps unpaid rent for the time until the landlord found a...

I received a 30 day and 5 day notice of eviction on the same day. How long do I have to move out?

A 5-day notice is usually for failure to pay rent and a 30 day notice of termination for a month to month lease can be for any reason. The...

My association has been harassing me for years. I can't sell my house. I want to rent it. The association says no.

Rental of condominium units is usually governed by the association rules and bylaws. Check yours to see what the regulations are. If you think...

When a tenant breaks his 1 year lease, is landlord obligated to return any of the deposit under any circumstances?

Atty. Goldberg is correct. Also check the Illinois Security Deposit Act to see if it applies to your building. If it applies it will supersede the...

I'm currently in a foreclosure suit. Another company purchased the loan. How does this affect my case?

I recommend having a foreclosure defense attorney review the summons, complaint and everything attached to them. An "assignment" doesn't have to...

What is the statute of limitations regarding eviction?

Laws on landlord tenant issues vary widely from state to state. In particular, the CRLTO has some very specific and stringent provisions. This...

You should schedule a consultation with a landlord tenant attorney to review the situation in more detail. You have a couple of important issues...

Tenant leaves before lease expires

Once you have a new tenant and know the exact amount of your damages, you can file a small claims suit for breach of contract.

Double check the condominium rules and bylaws, but most condo associations have the legal authority to do this. Only a prior 30 day notice is...

Security Deposit: When do I have to return or submit letter?

Deadlines for the return of security deposits are generally calculated from the move out date.