I have been living in a house for 1 and a 1/2 and owner sold it to someone else and will not give me my deposit back

Generally, when a landlord sells a property to someone else, the new owner takes ownership subject to the existing leases on the property. The...

What are my legal responsibilities of breaking a lease with no early termination clause

I agree with the other attorneys who answered here. Despite there not being a specific provision in your lease regarding early termination, a lease...

Can I expunge my class 4 felony early?

Ordinarily, in Illinois a sentence of probation is considered a "conviction" and convictions cannot be expunged in Illinois. However, as Mr....

Can I have access to the thermostat if I pay utilities separate from rent ?

Are you asking because you're being denied access to the thermostat currently? I can see how this would be a tricky situation if one thermostat...

Keep some Security Deposit.Tenants have moved out. There is damage to bathroom vanity as well as some cleaning beyond normal.

If you're located outside of Chicago and your city does not have its own landlord tenant ordinance, the laws in Illinois regarding security...

My landlord entered my apt. without my knowledge, post pictures, listed apt was different from the picture of my apt.

In Illinois landlords are bound by an implied covenant of quiet enjoyment that in a nutshell requires them to allow their tenants to peacefully...

Does my landlord have to honor a renewal letter?

The letters you speak of could possibly constitute a separate contract, but it would likely be considered a contract to make a contract if that...

Is this a violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act?

No, this is not a violation. Mortgages and other loans transfer hands all the time when it comes to servicing them.

Can the dollar amount change after a judgement has been entered?

Technically, you can only get a judgment for what you ask for in the complaint, and once the judgment is entered, the amount is final unless it...

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What can I do.

I agree with Mr. Brabender. I'm sorry you find yourself in this situation, but even though your written agreement grants you some rights, it's...