Do I need to give 30 days written notice if I leave at the end of my lease?

The only way to tell you for sure would be to review the lease personally. However, assuming that there is no other reference to the method...

Do I need to hire an attorney?

Yes, you should consult with, and potentially hire, a local tenant's rights attorney in your area. If the eviction was filed because you had the...

Federal case dismissed. Expungement option?

The Illinois expungement laws do not currently allow for the expungement of federal charges. However, as one of my colleagues has written, you may...

Can battery with bodily harm or felony battery be expunge or seal?

Ms. Goldstein is right. Whether you can expunge the arrest and court case depends on the disposition of the case. If it was a conviction of any...

Landlord did not return security deposit. No estimates within 30 days.

You indicate that your landlord did not follow "the law's timeline". Which laws/ordinances apply to your apartment depend on where it is located,...

Tenant did not pay rent on nov 1st said she pay rent on on nov 13 and still has not paid rent

I agree with my fellow attorneys here. You need to consult with a local eviction attorney who can help you ensure that the proper notice is drafted...

If you agreed to pay $1500(ish) per month in rent at the start of your tenancy, you owe it plain and simple. As for how to handle paying it - pay...

Tenants moving early, responsible for rent according to contract.

I agree with my colleagues here. In some jurisdictions, like Chicago, attorneys fee provisions in leases are not enforceable, but elsewhere in...

Does a landlord have to do a "walk through" of the apartment when one of the two tenants are vacating?

Yes, this is completely normal and might even work in your favor if you're the one leaving. Have your landlord put it in writing that the...

First, some of the instances you describe could be considered emergencies (which do not require notice), particularly the clogged sink if any...