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Also if you have been asked to leave the apartment immediately after it happened... is the tenant responsible for paying rent in full even if they are not staying in the apartment at that time?
answered on Feb 24, 2017
Without having a copy of the lease agreement and knowing more about the nature of the loss and the causation of the fire, it is extremely difficult to provide a meaningful and reliable answer to your question. I would advise that you speak with an attorney with whom you have previously worked or... View More 
There is no power of attorney at all. Do I have any legal right in signing my name on the lease agreement? My wife's health has deminished over last few years
answered on Feb 21, 2017
If your name is not on the Title (Deed) then your signature is not necessary to execute a valid lease. Talk to a lawyer, get a POA so if push comes to shove and you need to evict you have the authority to engage an attorney to do so on behalf of a spouse who may not be able.
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He has told me I have 30 days to get out but she says to stay and that I'm not being evicted. He claims he as the ability because he is her Power of Attorney. He has also tried, as her medical power of attorney, to force her into a nursing home against her will but he found out that he cannot... View More
answered on Feb 21, 2017
You will have to see the POA and read the language of the POA to determine under what circumstances it becomes active. POA's are freely revocable (can be cancelled by your Grandma). Without knowing more, I'd say the power to proceed with the forcible (eviction) is 50/50.
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His is schizophrenic and he isn't medicated because we can't afford his medicine, nor do we know how to get him medical care because we're not his legal guardians. Another relative of his is, however, most of his family wants nothing to do with his care. We're struggling, but... View More
answered on Feb 15, 2017
Be homest with the elderly worker. If he has a guardian, the guardian will be in trouble for medical neglect. Better yet, u report him first saying u want to help with these things but can't.
My landlord is known for inhumanely treating her tenants. She cuts off utilities, such as hot water. She storms into my apartment and even broke my antique and refuses to take responsibility. Lastly, she increased the monthly rent without a 30-day notice in a mid-contract. I do NOT feel comfortable... View More
answered on Feb 2, 2017
Without knowing the location of the property, I can only provide general information.
As far as the emotional abuse, unfortunately, unless the tenants are elderly, I am unaware of any body that you can complain to. You might begin your search for more information by reaching out to the... View More
Before being evicted I spoke with the property manager and told her about my situation with my job and also the living conditions from my roommate.I have emails,picture, and videos. I was told to get a lawyer so I don't have to pay. My roommate "put" me out. So she was living there... View More
answered on Feb 2, 2017
I do not see question that can be answered.
An eviction cannot be removed from your record. An eviction is a publicly filed court matter.
A judgment, which result after a formal eviction, can be placed on your record if it is recorded in the county where you reside. A judgment... View More
If housing "Rules and Regulations" indicate a unit can only be occupied by a "family", what constitutes a "family"? Is a couple that co-habitates, in an established long term serious relationship, considered a "family"? Is a couple that is engaged... View More
answered on Jan 30, 2017
If the term is not defined within the declaration or the bylaws that govern the association/unit, then the meaning of the term is open to interpretation. With that being said, I think both of the examples you provided were consistent with the intended meaning of the term "Family",... View More
I know I'm very late in inquiring about this but hoping for a positivery answer. About 5 years ago, I was going to school full time in Chicago Illinois and was dorming with a Chicago resident. My boyfriend at the time (now my husband) made a big mistake and stole a couple hundred dollars from... View More
answered on Jan 28, 2017
No. There will never be enough evidence to deal with this now.
Early December I notified my landlord of an bed bug issue. Since then the landlord has refused to do anything to treat the apartment. I have withheld rent, until this apartment is beg free. I also have done research on my end, and have sprayed to treat the apartment myself. So far negotiations... View More
answered on Jan 20, 2017
I would highly recommend consulting with an attorney individually before doing anything further. Did you notify your landlord in writing and do you have receipts for your furniture you were forced to throw away? In any event, organize all of the information you have in your possession regarding... View More
Notification of a broken oven was given on December 9th and it was replaced on December 22nd. Her original notification stated "I hardly cook and definitely not much baking".
answered on Jan 3, 2017
The answer to your question depends on specific details not provided here, such as the location of the apartment, and the manner in which the tenant notified you of the broken oven. Without knowing all of the information, I would suggest you are not responsible for a food reimbursement, and it... View More
What can be done if that information isnt given?
answered on Dec 1, 2016
It depends on the circumstances surrounding the fall, as fall cases are extremely difficult to win in court. If your landlord is refusing to provide his insurance information, a demand letter from an attorney may entice him to do so. If not, your option is to file a lawsuit. I would recommend... View More
I was assaulted by my former neighbors on 4-28-2016 & it was all caught on video. They were arrested that same day. & Since then my family & I have been getting harassed & lied on constantly by the friends of our former neighbors who still reside in this park & the landlord. We... View More
answered on Nov 20, 2016
Based on your question, u have no basis to sue them for anything. If the landlord isn't making people follow the rules and you do not like it, your only option is to leave.
answered on Oct 14, 2016
It depends on whether or not the bedbugs were in the apartment, or whether the tenant brought them into the apartment. In the latter instance, it would be the tenant's responsibility. If the tenant did not bring the bed bugs into the apartment, I would recommend organizing receipts and all... View More
We have a retail business in a building with hundreds of parking spots. We were allotted 6 spaces (which is next to nothing in a retail business). The landlord started renting out INDIVIDUAL spots for long term use, which already made the business look cheap and run-down, but he decided to rent... View More
answered on Oct 10, 2016
You state that your landlord is renting out spots in front of your retail establishment and that you believe that action will have an affect on the viability of your business. You are located in Glenview (Cook County).
Neither Cook County nor the Village of Glenview has specific... View More
My ex-girlfriend and I signed a lease in June. She moved out and is threatening to use certain evidence from over a year ago of domestic abuse to get an order of protection and get off the lease. She says the Center for Prevention of Abuse is going to help her. I don't know what to do. She has... View More
answered on Sep 5, 2016
There are a number of parts to your question but the short answer is that your girlfriend is entitled to seek the Order of Protection, and receiving such an order is a valid reason to be absent from the property and, presumably, not have to pay rent for a period of time, but that is not the same as... View More
Last year I shared an apartment with 3 roommates where we are all on the same lease. Well the carpet got ruined because of an illegal dog that my roommate had. So the landlord had to replace the carpet at a cost of $4000 over our security deposit. One of my roommates decided to contact a lawyer in... View More
answered on Sep 3, 2016
I would recommend that you consult with a lawyer who specializes in the practice of landlord tenant matters. From the facts given, you would probably be advised that not only would you deny liability in your answer to the complaint, but you would file cross-claims against your roommates for... View More
I signed a lease agreement that had information regarding parking in it.
Since then, my landlord has changed some of these rules. My landlord insists I come to the office, provide a photo ID, and sign a document in order to receive the information regarding the changes they made. My... View More
answered on Oct 9, 2015
A better question is whether they can evict you for not abiding by the changes. They only could do so if the original lease gave them the ability to make such unilateral changes. I suggest that you get the changed rules so that you will know what they are. If they are something that they... View More
She said that if she sent someone out to look at the window and nothing was wrong with it that I would have to pay the service charge. Is this illegal as well?
answered on Aug 21, 2015
While I wouldn't deem it illegal per se, it is generally your landlord's responsibility to make such repairs. Give your landlord notice in writing of the broken window and your need to have it fixed. Mail it via certified mail with return receipt requested. Then, if the landlord... View More
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