Even doing pandemic….there’s no contract/lease for September
answered on Aug 25, 2021
You need to give them 7 days' notice that you will not be renewing their lease and they need to vacate as of August 31. If they are not out as of August 1, you can try pursuing summary ejectment, but check the second box on form AOC-CVM-201 which says "The lease period ended on the above... View More 
Is the legal during the pandemic?
They still expect me to pay this month's rent and have a deposit & first months rent in 30 days for another place. Is there any protection during COVID-19 at this time for tenants?
answered on Jan 4, 2021
There is nothing that requires your landlord to renew your lease in any of the pandemic laws. Unfortunately, there are little to no protections for tenants whose lease has expired.
May tenants refuse landlords' requests (i.e., entry of vendors) for non-essential maintenance (i.e., issues that do NOT pose harm or a threat to habitability, and that will NOT cause further degradation to property if left until a later date) (e.g., painting walls) to avoid contact with... View More
answered on May 18, 2020
Questions of contract law almost always come down to "well, I need to see the contract."
However, lease agreements will typically have a provision that requires allowing the owner onto the property for maintenance.
They also usually have a Force Majeure clause that... View More
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