Should a landlord be responsible for adding security measures (e.g. adding locks) when there may be crime risks to the property?

Landlords in Chicago are required to "maintain windows, exterior doors or basement hatchways in sound condition and repair and substantially tight...

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Can a landlord give me a 14-day eviction notice because she wants to put the house on the market?

While late payment may be a trigger in some leases, most often it is just a trigger for a late fee. At any rate, in order to evict you she...

Am I responsible for labor and storage costs?

As a landlord, you are responsible for damage not caused by tenants. This actually sounds very reasonable. Have you checked to see if your...

Can I sue a lawyer for not giving me and my wife what belongs to us she's been holding for 5 months now

Yes, you can likely sue the lawyer to recover your property. You should speak with an attorney to discuss the specifics of your original agreement...

Can my landlord cancel my lease?

If you have a lease he cannot evict you unless you breach the agreement. If he does want to evict you for some reason, he has to give you a...

We are renting a home in Rockford. The name on the lease is not the owner. Her sister is renting the house out. Is this legal?

If the sister is an agent or manager for the owners then yes, this is legal. As far as the potential foreclosure goes, you are entitled to...

Gaining personal items from a House after being kicked out and being denied entry, Legal actions and costs available?

Even if you are legally a "tenant" in their home and owe them money, they cannot resort to self-help to get it back. So, you are legally entitled...

I have not heard of a rolling guarantee. Did you ask the landlord to explain what it is? In Chicago, the CRLTO (Chicago Residential Landlord...

How do I find out if my landlord is evicting me?

I agree with Atty. Goldstein's answer, but would like to add a couple of things. It sounds like he is trying to evict you based on lease...

My Place Apartments an apartment finding company in Chicago took $950 as a deposit for an Apartment. How do I get my money back?

Depending on the terms of your original contract with them, you may be able to sue them for breach of contract. You should consult with an...