Foreclosure questions

Under the Federal Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act (PTFA), you may also be entitled to 90 days notice to vacate if that will keep you in the...

Deed in lieu

I agree with Atty. Goldstein, and would add that if you don't have a lease, then you're legally in a month to month agreement, state law requires...

Do I pay rent if I have bedbugs?

If your unit is covered by the Chicago Residential Landlord Tenant Ordinance (CRLTO), you may be able to terminate the lease with proper notice to...

Renters rights

I agree with Andy that this likely won't be fixed without some kind of dispute. If the heat is below code mandated temperatures (and it sounds...

I have a Chicago tenant who is threatening to not pay the remaining installments to his security deposit. Can he be evicted?

You can evict the tenant for a lease violation by serving a 10 day notice. But, if he responds to the notice by paying the rest of the deposit,...

If the smj was granted bcuz i missed court&didnt file 21 day answer what can i do now to stop the foreclosure

You should consult with and hire an attorney who will probably file a motion to vacate the default judgment. If you can't afford an attorney,...

Although there isn't a no smoking clause, I'm guessing there is a clause in your lease prohibiting illegal activity, which smoking marijuana still...

Should I turn in my Keys even though I have not been served to move out of my place yet, I'm behind on my rent and cant catch up

Turning over your keys is turning over possession, and at the moment that's the only leverage you have to secure some type of payment arrangement. ...

Tenant in foreclosure sheriff sale on 12-5 lease until 12-31 do I get more time or do I have to leave at end of lease per PTFA?

You will have until the end of your lease. PTFA does not apply here because your lease is expiring.

Can my roommate refuse me a lease/ contract and then evict me?

Atty. Weinstein is correct. I would only add that the CRLTO would likely treat your roommate as a landlord, legally speaking, if he ordinance applies.