Am I still responsible for a Home Equity Loan that my grandmother had but the property has changed ownership?

You are not personally liable on the note, because you didn't sign it. The debt is not yours. But, if the mortgage isn't paid, the bank has the...

Tenant Rights/No Lease been here five years 5years

Was there a written lease in the beginning? If so, the terms of that document control the terms of your month to month situation. Smoking may be...

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Does the person listed on a 30 day as the "Landlord" have to be the same name as the person on eviction court papers suing you?

In addition to the previous comment, if I read your question correctly, you didn't receive any type of notice before you were served with the...

Is it legal for a landlord to ALSO send an email 'collection letter' while a 5 day notice is in effect?

There is no restriction on the landlord sending you an additional letter stating what you owe. Be aware that the amount due listed on the 5-day...

Do I have a right to choose the return date for a case that will need to be continued?

I agree with what has been said but want to add that generally the city will not let these cases go on longer than one year. If there isn't full...

Can I (landlord) sue the bank for the return of security deposit on foreclosed property. It was not transfered to me at closing.

I'm moving this question to the foreclosure section because I think your answer lies more in foreclosure law than landlord tenant. In a...

Security deposit

It sounds like the landlord has violated the lease, and so you may have a breach of contract suit against him. See a local landlord tenant...

Lessee moved out of my house, damaged blinds, and does not want to pay, and is demanding return of security deposit.

If you can't agree on the value of the damages with your former tenant, they will likely file a breach of contract lawsuit against you to recover...

How do I get the keys back from an ex tenant?

If you have an order of possession dated 10/21 you may use your own keys to enter. And please, call Animal Care and Control, PAWS Chicago, or...

I have a Chicago tenant who's 5-day notice expires today. Can I accept partial payment and evict for the rest.

Yes, if you have properly delivered a 5-day notice with the statutorily required language. However, I think you're safer not to accept anything,...