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Can i sue in small claims court, does it have to be in Chicago and if so what is the maximum allowed?
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Answered on December 13, 2015
Ms. Goldstein is correct. The upper limit for damages in Chicago's small claims court is $10,000. If the amount you loaned your friend (and want to...
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What can I potentially do/ negotiate about this gross corrosion issue in breaking my lease?
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Answered on December 13, 2015
Sanitation/habitability issues can sometimes allow tenants to get out of leases, especially in Chicago, but I don't think your situation would...
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Can I sue for moving expenses & dangerous living conditions, get out of my lease without paying remainder months, any options?
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Answered on December 12, 2015
I agree with my colleagues - you would be wise to contact one or more local landlord/tenant attorneys and discuss your situation fully with...
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Can I sue if my landlord didn't follow the Illinois security deposit return act?
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Answered on December 12, 2015
I agree with my colleagues. This is a situation in which you could greatly benefit from the help of a landlord/tenant attorney. He/she can fully...
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How long can a landlord take to return tenant's security deposit after moving?
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Answered on December 12, 2015
The answer depends on whether the apartment is subject to the Chicago Residential Landlord Tenant Ordinance (CRLTO). Whether the CRLTO applies...
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How do i prevent abusive older brother from moving back home with my mom and younger brother?
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Answered on December 08, 2015
My colleagues are correct. If your mother is the leaseholder, she can refuse to allow your older brother to move back in. Similarly, since he is...
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We're can I go to get help cuss every were I go I'm all ways denied cuss of my immigration situation I don't got a social securi
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Answered on December 06, 2015
I would recommend that you go to the Daley Center and seek free legal assistance there. Also, you should try contacting legal aid.
Best of luck
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How does a month to month lease work? Can be just ask us to leave for no reason?
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Answered on December 06, 2015
I agree with my colleagues. You need a Michigan attorney to answer this question.
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Dealing poor maintenance service stresses me out so much
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Answered on November 29, 2015
A leaking ceiling could potentially be a violation of the warranty of habitability, a requirement of all Illinois landlords. In such a case, and...
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When can I take a tenant to small claims court for not paying rent? Should I try to find a subtenant? She has not been able to.
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Answered on November 29, 2015
While I understand your fear over your tenant potentially leaving early, the fact of the matter is she has not yet. Until she vacates the property...
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