Chicago, IL asked in Landlord - Tenant and Personal Injury for Illinois

Q: There was a bad leak that caused mold nothing was done for 3 years now my rent is raised and my family is sick all the

Landlord wouldn't do any repairs for years and there was a leak and mold every where my son is always sick and now that she fixed it she raised the rent from 925 to 1200 what can I do I do not want to sign a new lease

1 Lawyer Answer
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
Answered
  • Little Neck, NY

A: An Illinois attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. I'm sorry for your family's ordeal. For the personal injury aspects of your question, reach out to local attorneys to try to arrange a free initial consult. Unfortunately, not all injury law firms handle mold cases because they can be difficult and less clear-cut than cases where the physical injuries are more tangible. In terms of the lease issues, reach out to a landlord-tenant attorney or repost under the Landlord-Tenant category. Good luck

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