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Do I still owe for the whole month? I've lived at the rental property for 4 years and the last year, the landlord did not send a lease.
answered on Feb 7, 2020
You probably owe for the whole month, but it's impossible to be sure without reviewing the terms of the last written lease you had with the landlord.
A friend rented from a private house in McHenry County. There was an issue with monies owed but my friend has paid the back rent. There is no lease involved. The landlord had agreed to pay the utilities but did not and the water was shut off.
Conflict arose concerning the utility shut... View More 
answered on Jan 27, 2020
You don't have an issue with the landlord, your friend does. He should contact an attorney.
The lease was signed in 2015.
answered on Jan 23, 2020
Most leases state the parties are jointly liable for the rent. This means the landlord can come after either one of you for the full amount. A lease may state each party is responsible for half the rent, but this is very rare. In other words, it's likely you're stuck for the full amount... View More
had issues with the apartment and complained to HUD's state housing contractor and IC3.gov about the loss of funds and abuse by the landlord. Landlord owes me $4 taken out for rent and partial rent for breaking lease early
answered on Feb 1, 2020
As a general matter for any forum, it's difficult to say whether something would be a win. One of the advantages with arbitration is the loosening of rules of evidence and civil procedure applied in more rigid forums, offering parties the possibility of resolving disputes in a more streamlined... View More
No
answered on Jan 20, 2020
If your lease forbids smoking, yes. Possibly if your lease forbids you from doing anything in the apartment that might cause the landlord's insurance to increase. You must realize the danger of smoking near an oxygen supply or you wouldn't have asked the question.
My parents were divorced when I was 14. However, my dad came back in our life at one point. He offered to put down half the down payment for a purchase of a condo in my mom’s name in 2007 as a redemption and to help me through college. Both my mom and dad put down $140000 for a $305000 condo. My... View More
answered on Jan 15, 2020
If the condo was solely in your mother's name, and if the 2012 deed to which you refer was recorded in the Recorder's Office, then you are entitled to 50% of the net proceeds if it is sold. If the deed wasn't recorded or doesn't get recorded, you need to talk to a lawyer ASAP.
This is my first time renting an apartment with my boyfriend and our son
when we applied we never mention anything about our 3 year old son. We will be moving in tomorrow and i am scared that this might cause a problem with the landlord since it's only a 1 bedroom apartment. Is there... View More
answered on Nov 21, 2019
No guarantees, but it shouldn't cause a problem as long as your son is in your legal custody -- and unless there's a court order giving custody to someone else, he is.
I have offer to Put them up for a few months, but the landlord was made aware of the situation and is telling me they do not have permission to stay until they find a new home. She has brought up getting background checks on them, or the city may see them living there and evict them, even though it... View More
answered on Nov 21, 2019
No lawyer can give a solid answer to your question without reviewing the lease between you and the landlord. Your best bet is to make a brief appointment with a lawyer. Bring your whole lease with you, not just the parts that seem relevant to you.
I have seen other tenants throwing away couches and beds. Lets say hypothetically, my apartment is the only one with bedbugs. Would I have to pay for the whole entire apartment building to be sprayed?
answered on Nov 15, 2019
An attorney can't give good advice on your question without having a copy of the lease in front of him or her. You'll need to meet with a lawyer.
She faces a judgement of over $4,000 for failure to pay rent, but she has evidence she paid partial, and she is on SSDI. Her landlord raised the rent from $625 to $650, she has not had any repairs done on her apt as she had requested. Judge said to come with evidence and or a witness to help her... View More
answered on Oct 5, 2019
A bankruptcy would delay her eviction for a while. The judge has no discretion to allow her more time. There is no negotiation with the judge. The only question to be answered is whether or not the rent has been paid.
The individual began working as a handyman at my former townhouse complex 1.5 years after I moved in, and began stalking and sending me inappropriate text messages, which I reported to the management. I later found out he was related to the owner and had prior arrests for assault and harassment... View More
answered on Aug 5, 2019
Lawyers are very intelligent and highly trained professionals--but we are not soothsayers; nor do we do crystal balls. Therefore, I am constrained by a fundamental law of the universe and cannot predict the outcome of your "what if" case.
I do not have the means to find a new place right now nor do I have the means to pay the full amount of the rent by myself. My landlord is well aware of this but is threatening to evict me and go after me for all the rent because I didn’t accept her offer.
answered on Jul 12, 2019
She shouldn't be able to evict you if you are not in violation of the lease, at least until the lease period ends. If your roommate accepts the option, you may find that the landlord wants to collect the full rent from you, however, unless the lease specifically provides that each tenant is... View More
I am trying to collect past rent and court costs. We went back to court and the defendant agreed in front of the judge to pay me back $200 a month on the 15th of every month until the judgment is paid off. The judge signed off on that. Today is the 15th and she is refusing to pay.
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answered on Jun 15, 2019
If the Judgment gave her a payment plan and she does not comply with it, you file a Rule to Show Cause why she shouldn't be held in contempt for failure to comply.
This gets more attention.
Let alone under the table, sometimes people don't even earn enough to be able to garnish anything.
Verbal contract only. I get mail there. I have keys to both building door and the apartment door. All my property is still there. He stated he is changing the locks and anything left inside will be thrown away. Intimidated me and scared me with fear of trespassing and chance of being arrested
answered on May 28, 2019
If the question is, "CAN he do it?" the answer is yes, people can do a lot of things. If the question is, "Yeah, but is he breaking the law when he does it?" the answer is also yes. He is supposed to give you notice that you're being evicted and, if you don't move out... View More
My exboyfriend gave permission so he could watch me
“At any time within 90 days prior to the end of term hereof, after a single general notice, Lessor may as often as necessary show the apartment for rent between the hours of 9am and 8pm on not less than 15-minute specific notice if tenant or other person is in the apartment, without limitation as... View More
answered on May 10, 2019
Any answer I gave would simply restate the lease provision you quote in different words. If it's been a problem, talk to the landlord and see if you can work out other terms.
I signed a lease for a year with a pet fee of 40 dollars each month. My landlord forgot to add the 40 dollars for about 8 months. They now added the 40 this month but also added the 40 they forgot to put on last month. Do I have to pay this since they did not put it on the
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