The Landlord ask for 1st month and last month deposit after signing the lease

Legally, they can ask you to sign the new lease and pay the deposit, but you are under no obligation to do so. So long as the lease you signed on...

In Illinois does a landlord have to state in writing why he kept your security Deposit and is it a time frame on returning it

It's impossible to answer your question well without knowing the exact nature of your circumstances (i.e. - the actual state of the apartment when...

What are my options? (Tenant Related)

The CRLTO is the law that can potentially help you. However, keep in mind that even the CRLTO has its limitations, and although you might think...

A lease is a contractual agreement. The parties (landlord and tenant(s)) can agree to a wide range of terms, including those requiring the use of...

Do I have any recourse with my 5 day eviction notice?

My colleagues are correct - the notice does not seem to have been served properly. My guess is that your landlord slipped it under your door in the...

Should I write up a new lease for my tenant?

My colleagues have given you good advice thus far. First of all, your current lease will remain in effect until voluntarily terminated by both you...

How long after I move out of my apartment until I should receive my deposit?

The answer to your question depends on where your apartment is located. If it's in Brookfield, IL, I'm not aware of any local ordinance that...

Will the Condo Association Likely Evict Me Because They Don't Like Me?

Mr. Yanioff is correct. Any personal animosity the condo board holds toward you is irrelevant from a legal perspective. Until you bring your...

The short answer to your question is Yes, but there are very specific procedures that have to be followed before you can do so legally, especially...

My name is on the lease but my 21 and 22 year olds are not, can they be evicted without their name being on the lease ?

If your case has proceeded to the point where an order for possession has been issued against you, once your "stay" period is up, the landlord can...