My daughter, her fiancee and my 1 year old grandson were living in an apt. without a lease. The landlord knew they were moving

I agree with Atty. Peeples above, and just want to add a couple of things. Illinois treats oral leases as month to month or week to week leases....

I am currently living in a home with an underwater mortgage. My house is worth about half of what I owe (common problem these

There are actually a few options which may be available depending on your financials. First, is a HAMP Modification. This is a federal program...

It's private property and they're entitled to enforce whatever rules they see fit. Have your guests park on the street.

As a condo owner, can I write a leasing agreement myself and will it be legal if its not approved by a lawyer?

The short answer is No. Leases don't have to be done or approved by an attorney to be valid documents. However, since it looks like you're in...

Does new owner of foreclosure have immediate access to home?

Ownership doesn't change hands until after the sale is approved and the stay of eviction is lifted by a judge. The bank didn't have the legal...

Can we get out of a lease two months early due to unfixed repair problems that cause safety issues? Can we get our deposit back?

If your apartment is covered by the Chicago Residential Landlord Tenant Ordinance (CRLTO), it sounds like you have given proper notice to the...

I was just ordered to appear in court about a judgement that was placed on me 6 months ago from a rental property that i lived

The law treats past due rent owed as a debt and the creditor must adhere to collection practices under the FDCPA and IFDCA (Fair Debt Collection...

Can I break my lease because of bed bugs?

Yes. You must give the LL 14 days notice, then let the 14 days pass and wait for him to fix the situation. If the situation does not resolve...

A friend is being told she owes an additional $700 dollars in addition to her rent with a 5 day notice. Can this be done?

In order to legally evict a tenant for unpaid rent, the LL has to issue and personally serve a 5-day notice. If the 5-day notice expires and rent...

I agree with the above answers, and would add that this unit would likely not be covered under the CRLTO because it is an owner occupied building...