Chicago landlord requested form W-9 to be completed/returned to him after 5 months into the lease? Is this correct? suspicious?

I agree with my colleagues here. Because a W-9 contains information typically obtained during the leasing process anyway, it's not really...

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Can my landlord ask me to pay 3 rents or accelerate all rents if I break my lease contract?

The short answer to your question is Yes - if your lease has 3 months or more left on its term, your landlord can ask you to pay 3 months worth of...

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I have a proven case of descrimitation with a landlord

My colleagues are correct. The attorneys on this site cannot solicit your business. That being said, you should be able to find several attorneys...

How to leave a lease early

Unfortunately, not being able to afford your rent payments does not give you the authority to legally break your lease. As my colleagues have...

Complicated landlord//tenant issue after a served 5 day notice expires today

Yes she owes the rent and late fee. There are set laws and case law that establish guidelines for the taking, handling, and use of security...

Do I need a tenant landlord attorney?

I agree with Ms. Goldstein. There is no basis for any sort of legal action here. While I can understand how you might feel discriminated against...

How do I find an Attorney on contingency basis

I agree with my colleagues about the likelihood that you will get an attorney to handle your eviction defenses on contingency, unless there is a...

Can I expunge my record after It is sealed?

I agree with Mr. Fagan. Your first course of action should be to consult with an expungement attorney who can assess your situation and tell you...

My landlord wants to evict me unless I get rid of my dogs and lied about why he doesn't approve of the dogs when serving me?

My colleagues are correct that your lease will govern whether you are allowed to have your dogs or not. Your comment to one of the other answers...

Can the landlady force me to pay for new carpet if she is the one that ruined it with cleaning products?

Ms. Goldstein has given you good advice. While $200 is a lot of money, it's not enough to justify a legal battle because that will cost you a lot...

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