Chicago Tenants Rights Law

No he can't if im mistaking its has to be a 5 day notice follow by a 30 day notice and its not like ur behind in rent just late but u can always follow up with a tenant right lawyer and if ur in Chicago Charles drennan is a good lawyer

Yes. Once you are outside your lease, the owner only needs to give you a 30 Day Notice to vacate.

Hi Calvin, I’m so sorry your health has been compromised in this way. Have you gotten the city to confirm the mold? We can help you break your lease. If you feel your landlord has been aggregiously negligent, we can help you sue him - but often these cases take a lot of time and energy and patience. We charge between $200-400 for these cases at the outset to get some work started, but the consultation is free. Come in any time.

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you cant withold rent due to unlivable conditions and continue to stay there. you would be better taking the money and finding a new place. the courts will say if it's that unbearable then why are you still staying there???

If you live in Chicago, you are under the RLTO. If you need help understanding how to withhold, please call us.

And when you call or write keep all documents!

You can sue him for damages if you want. First, ask him if he’s aware that he’s been doing that. You can write a letter if you wish; if he doesn’t respond or if you don’t trust him, you may come in for a free consultation about your options. There is a YouTube video on our website under “In the News” about suing landlords.

Great question. Many people are misled about withholding laws. In Chicago, the law allows for legally withholding of rent – but only after following very specific rules! You can look up the RLTO and follow the directions in the city code, or we can do it for you. We do charge for our work but if you want to do it yourself, be very certain to follow the laws in writing and with certified letters!

If you are a tenant at will (no lease) your landlord can evict you without giving a reason but they must give you 7 or 30 days notice in writing

No Answer huh for this one...

what happens?

You are entitled to have it back already! Please come in for a free consultation. We’ll squeeze you in today.

Yes But you must let the landlord know in writing so if it's treated in accurate amount of time you can treat it out of your rent and keep all receipts!

Call 311

I’m sorry! The lease is valid if you signed it, but you are allowed to withhold rent IF you follow the laws in the RLTO. You can google it or you may come in and we’ll talk you through it!

Short answer is yes, but look at your lease. The terms should be enumerated there.

Yes. The property manager is simply an agent acting on behalf of the landlord or owner.

If you want to break your lease, we can help you do that but we need to discuss the details and terms. Come in any time for your free consultation.

Hi, we are so sorry that you are experiencing this! We get a lot of calls about noisy neighbors and the lot is pretty and big US on this – Chicago’s municipal codes provide that neighbors should live among each other and peaceful habitability and enjoyment Hi, we are so sorry that you are experiencing this! We get a lot of calls about noisy neighbors and the lot is pretty and big US on this – Chicago’s municipal codes provide that neighbors should live among each other and “peaceful habitability and enjoyment,” which is, of course, I relative term. If you want us to help you draft a letter to your landlord asking him to intervene, we could do so – but understand that we cannot make your landlord do anything. If threatening letter from a lawyer often helps, but because the law is relative, it’s tricky. If I were you, I would write a polite letter siding the laws and hang back to see what he does. We do charge for our work, so start by writing your own letter and see if that helps.

Hi Shawn, we may be able to help you terminate your lease. Can you do a one conference this coming week?

Hi, Ms. Lee: Do you have a lease? If you have a current lease that has not lapsed into month-to-month status, your rent is locked at the rate for which you signed your lease. However, we don’t have rent control in the city of Chicago. That means that your landlord or management company are legally alllowed to raise the rents. After all, property taxes they pay can also be raised every year as well. The walkthrough is a typical way of assessing fair market value and the condition of your home - I can’t speak to the personalities involved, but this kind of assessment is not personal and is something landlords and management companies should do occasionally to take care of their properties. That said, you should always be given 48 hours of notice before they enter your apartment and it is illegal for them to enter your apartment without your knowledge or consent except in the case of an emergency. You are also legally required to grant them access for maintenance.

No he can't do that the sheriff have to put you out you have to go to court first cpd can't do nothing if it's non criminal cpd can't do nothing call tenant rights now they will help you call today.

No. They have to file eviction.

try reaching out to your landlord to fix it send text,emails whatever you do not delete.Reach out to tenant rights they will walk you thru the process

Of course it is. Illinois does not have a rent control law in which a landlord or owner can at any time (if there is no binding agreement) increase your rent.

With void-19 he can't evict you call the Bar Association

Contact Tenants rights.

I am not tenants right I have been trying to get in contact with them myself I'm having an issue with a landlord who may not want to give my deposit plus he's a slumlord I have been trying to contact them for a while now and haven't been able to get through to no one left plenty of messages I don't know what to tell you cuz I'm having issues myself

Yes, but there are very strict rules governing what has to be done. you can't just get out of the lease because you want to or you like another place better.

Hell no! If you are on a lease he cant go up on anything!!

Call the LBHC.....These lawyers are for Better Housing Community.

I agree with you but if you like were you are do not make it an issue

Call channels 5 or2

They can do that why stay were you are not wanted find a better place and do not be late wherever you go. Bills first

No

Go to court. so you can speak for yourself. Hopefully he or she might have mercy my prayers. are with you GOD did not create fear

what will filing a formal compliant do?

30 days if you go too court you can file a motion too get an extra 2 weeks and you can keep filing

They probably can it's their property but i do believe you have to go to court if you haven't did any wrong get it together and appear

I would say no she not behind in her rent and she has not cause damage these are money hungry people all they only think of.them selves get a lawyer quick

No he cannot. It's against the law for a landlord to evict you. Only a judge can order an eviction. Landlords cannot force you out, change locks or stop utilities either. That's against the law. If your landlord served you an eviction notice, call the police right away.

I agree with Damian. A landlord must give 24hr notice to enter your unit and unless the leaking toliet was flooding or causing damages. And they must have made attempts to contact you before entry. However I also advise for you to call Chicago tenant rights immediately

Ok let's see here it should not be together I mean converted together those tenants should have their own AC check with tenants Rights monday you could be paying their bill to check it out you never no until you check it out if you can't deal with it move if you can

She have to move her name is not on the lease call tenant rights tomorrow to can they help and if he died why did they accept her money they need to give her money back or she stays there until the end of July call tenants right's asap

No she can't

Who's ever in charge of this process pay your rent to whom ever find out who's taking payments now pay the rent I no she is deceased now just pay or go to court for none payment of rent.

Ok it's not your problem it's the landlord's if you have any problems contact tenant rights today don't wait

I recommend calling these guys asap. The paint in bathtub is wear and tear. Not your job to pay for it to be repainted. If anything they should replace the damn tub. Her grass is her responsibility. That's insane. Good luck. They should have given it back to you already.

My guess is 2 or 3 days

No if you are current with your rent tell the landlord to mind his own business or he like you himself you never no today call tenants Rights

Ok hold on a minute did you tell the landlord mices are in the apartment tell him you have mices if he give you the glue moved out that glue does not work they will keep coming call tenant rights today my advice move out today if you can good luck.

Mr. Harris is exactly right. This is a safety hazard. Give our office a call if you haven't already, and we'll be more than happy to help you with the next steps and understanding your rights!

They can't do that it's not a furnish apt did you tell them you were going to be late with your rent still they can't do that did you get a notice concerning you are late with the rent call tenant rights they will help you with this matter my understanding is that the apt have to be furnish and they can lock you out for non payment of rent not being late call tenants Rights today and far as you changing the locks with your own locks don't no if that was a good 💡 or not.

Why you didn't sign your most recent lease did you no you wanted to move you might face some repercussion if you are going to move try to get out before July 1st or call tenants Rights they will help you with the situation

Ok you should have put your belongings in storage you see understand this landlords plays a lot of games with tenants 💰 because you were not out of there on time look for a deduction from your 1200 I'm not sure what it will be but it will be something call tenant rights today to find out what can be done to get all your money back good luck.

Call tenants Rights now did he take you to court if so and you agreed in front of the judge you have to get out and about changing the locks not sure call tenants Rights now

I would start saving to move cause when you go to court the judge is gone give you a certain time to move

Yes you are no way around it remember if you don't want to do a favor don't do it call tenants Rights tomorrow

It depends on whether or nomt your name is on the new lease. Do you have a copy?

Building inspector call tenants Rights

No it's just in text but thank you I will definitely call tomorrow

If you don’t have a lease, you are only entitled to a 30 day notice. Remember to have a lease!

Does parking come with rental or do you have to pay for parking it's his property call tenant rights they can help

Hi Elise, yes - you have rights to a settlement. It usually takes no more than 3 weeks for these kinds of claims, especially with a communicative landlord. Can you come in this week?

Yes you can if you don't feel safe you and your family leave but first call tenants Rights they will handle this situation .

Do you live in Chicago? If so, there are laws about required heating.,

Yes and no he didn't charge you rent for April or may so you staying 2mons free their goes the security deposit he feels that he's doing you a favor he already sold the building get ready to move before June call tenants Rights monday

Yes.

Your landlord is legally allowed to be granted access IF they notify you 48 hours in advance. You can always ask for an abatement, but understand they don’t have to grant you one unless they have illegally entered your unit.

Try to pay your rent let me tell you you don't want to be outside looking in believe me you don't want that if he won't fix the building or your apt you might have to find another place call tenants Rights now don't wait call it's better to be safe then not call them tomorrow or Monday morning.

Depends on the contract. Please come in and speak with Charles, our attorney, as a free consultation. He'll help fill you in. I'm sorry you're experiencing this.

Hi, Ms. Scott: Can you come into our office to discuss tomorrow? We can meet you any time after 12.

I'm not a lawyer but from previous experience while renting in Chicago I would say no. If you are going to withhold a portion of rent for a repair you must give the landlord a 14 day notice to do so and make sure they sign the copy of the notice once you give it before you with hold money.

Yes this is a hazard call tenant rights now it's better to be safe now than unsafe later call now it's been 5 yrs long as you are current with your rent that way they can't say you don't pay your rent in a timely manner landlords are real slick they do not care for tenants only the funds.

I’m so sorry you’re going through this! If a car is inoperable many people think it looks like it could be confused for garbage, or a junkyard. I don’t agree with that estimation but unfortunately some landlords do. Is it in your lease? Does your lease say anything about that?

Hi Nicole, so sorry you're going through this. We can help - bring your lease to us downtown at 77 W Washington Suite 1009. It's a free consultation!

Hi! It depends - was the unit in Chicago? Did your landlord life in the same building? The RLTO only applies if you live in Chicago in a building that isn’t landlord occupied. There are specific rules they need to follow to protect your security deposit; they need to tell you where your deposit is being held (the bank, address, and location) and other things like that. Call us today at 312-877-5233 and we can help you get your deposit back!

No it's not and I don't think it's on your lease read your lease contact tenant rights now if you didn't pay at first why now

Of course move if the landlord can't get these folks under control move out and with that 🐶 they bark all day long to much noise if you can't deal with it move call tenant rights today.

Yes you can decline you can't decline all the time because the building is up for sale so when you have time show whom ever want to look or call tenants right

Call tenants Rights are you current with your rent why I say this many landlords will say the tenants are not paying the rent that's why it's no hot water they use this for a excuse or call 3-11

Not sure about that but if you are current with your rent and you are about to move by law he have to give back your deposit the interest not sure

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No your good if you haven't sign another lease you are not tied into a lease agreement you just have to give your landlord 30 days notice to vacate

Do you own your own house if not you don't have to if you stay in a apt building that's the landlord responsibility not yours I never heard of that unless you own your own home

Chicago Tenants Law may be a good start. The attorneys there are very knowledgeable and can at least give good advice about what will be your best course of action. They really made a stressful issue alot easier for me and I recommend them every time some asks me about tenants rights...😁

Yes give a take or to without warning he can do it

Listen always get your rent receipts when paying with cash can he evict you yes if you stop paying your rent.

No dog no charge.

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Yes contact tenants Rights they will answer your question or a personal injury Attorney contact tenant rights first.

I never sign an lease

I have never heard of this , so. I cant answer that. I mean if the apartment needs to be touched up or fullu painted you can ask him to do it or ask if you can buy the paint an do it yourself an have it taken off the rent. Good luck

no

Yes

No he shouldn't be charge if he's moving out there's no charge for that he was a tenant.

No. Pursuant to section 5-12-110(f) of the CRLTO you are not supposed to be without heat, running or hot water, electricity, gas or plumbing.

I can't answer that because I'm not a lawyer but you can contact them and they'll answer that question for you

It depends on how they build it or set it up might be set for certain rooms in the unit.

Read this. CITY OF CHICAGO RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ORDINANCE SUMMARY.

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U can call a tenant right lawyer and they can really help u with that problem or u can take pictures pay for it out ur rent and give the landlord the receipt but I would call the lawyer cause he or she can get u a month or two free rent or back pay