Who is the owner of property I am renting

The answer to this question depends on what stage the foreclosure case against your landlord is in. In general, a property owner remains as the...

Can you start a business that could act as an alternative to a security deposits that are typically due at move in?

Assuming your property is in Chicago, you are looking for a way to avoid the strict requirements of the CRLTO and the Illinois Security Deposit...

It has been 45 days since my lease ended, and I haven't received my deposit. What steps should I take?

If your building has more than 5 units and the 45 days has passed, you are entitled to recover twice the amount of your deposit. Having met those...

Month to month leases in Illinois may be terminated by either party with 30 days notice for any reason. If they have given you a 30 day notice and...

My nephew rented an apartment he signecontract and now the owner of the apartment wants to cancel the contract he gave depos

The landlord can't unilaterally cancel a contract, and he can't lockout a tenant to regain possession. This is called self help and it's illegal in...

I need to evict a roommate . How do I go about doing so ?

If he truly has no written agreement with anyone, he is a month to month tenant and can be evicted for any reason with 30 days written notice. If...

Breaking a lease

Actually, under the Illinois Safe Homes Act, you MAY be able to leave and terminate your lease if you believe there is a "credible imminent threat...

My husband lost his job and we had to break a lease . The owners are now asking for 2 months rent. What can I do?

That's actually a very reasonable request. Illinois law requires landlords to mitigate their damages when a tenant terminates early. 1-2 months is...

Does a chicago landlord need to give two days notice to enter to troubleshoot other apartment's internet connection?

City ordinance and most leases require 48 hours written notice of entry unless consent is given, and except in the case of an emergency.

Can I move out any time (after paying rent for two months) if I do not have a valid signed lease for the current lease year?

Since your lease has expired but you've continued to pay rent and the landlord has accepted it, you are now legally a month to month tenant. As a...