Looking for a good lawyer to deal with a landlord/tenant issue in the Chicago North Shore area.
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posted by january
on Feb 9, 2011 -
2 answers
I have my former roommate's security deposit. I don't know his new address. How do I get him the money slash how long do I have to keep trying to contact him before I'm allowed to give up and keep it for myself?
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posted by phunniemee
on Sep 20, 2010 -
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One of my roommates is in the military, he just got noticed that he is going to be redeployed in May/June. Our other roommate recently moved out and we are subletting her room for her. The lease doesn't technically end until October 2010, but I would prefer to go earlier. Can I somehow piggy back on my roommates rights to break the lease as of the Service members Civil Relief Act (SCRA)?
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posted by Bengston
on Feb 1, 2010 -
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I'm thinking of buying a cheap multi-bedroom apartment in the Chicago Hyde Park/north Woodlawn area to move into next year. I've never done anything like this before. Please give advice on how to search for and screen apartments and, if I went through with this, on the responsibilities I would face as resident and landlord.
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posted by flawsekno
on Jan 10, 2010 -
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Chicago Lease-breaking Filter: Advice for confronting a negligent landlord after the lease has been broken?
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posted by wfrgms
on Jul 7, 2009 -
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My previous landlord never returned my security deposit ($1,650) last autumn. I live in Chicago. Do I get an attorney (and if so how do I choose one) or do I take it to small claims court myself? What are the pros/cons of either approach?
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posted by allisonrae
on Feb 23, 2009 -
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Can anyone recommend a property management company in the Chicago area? I'm a would-be landlord.
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posted by ignignokt
on Jan 29, 2009 -
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I returned home from a week-long vacation to discover a hole in the ceiling of my apartment and water dripping onto my futon. Should I ask my landlord to pay to replace my damaged furniture? Or, since I don’t have renter’s insurance, am I just out of luck?
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posted by Metroid Baby
on Jan 2, 2009 -
12 answers
Chicago-Landlord-Filter: Help us craft a letter of complaint to our lazy landlord!
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posted by wfrgms
on Dec 13, 2008 -
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Should I sign a new year-long lease even though I know I'll be leaving early, or try to get my landlord to agree to a shorter term?
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posted by josh.ev9
on Aug 8, 2008 -
11 answers
I'm compiling a list of questions to ask prospective landlords when viewing their properties in Chicago next week. Help me make sure I'm asking everything I should be!
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posted by c:\awesome
on Jun 3, 2008 -
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Landlord took 60 days to return security deposit (the max is 45 days), there has been no interest added to it, and she's taken a healthy chunk of money out for "repairs." This is in Chicago. Should I take her to court?
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posted by buriednexttoyou
on Oct 31, 2007 -
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Have any Chicago mefites had experience with Hunter Properties, Acorn Management, Lake Front Management, Lee Street Apartment Rentals, or Water Tower Realty? Praise is as welcome as criticism.
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posted by ztdavis
on Jul 4, 2007 -
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ChicagoFilter: Seeking lawyer recommendations for landlord/tenant law in Chicago.
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posted by cajo
on Jun 22, 2007 -
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I'm moving to Chicago with my fiancé in August. We're looking for a two bedroom that we won't regret. Oh, and we're poor as hell. Is it even possible to find a two bedroom for less than $1,000? Inside is a list of more particular criteria.
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posted by ztdavis
on Apr 2, 2007 -
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I'm looking for a good Chicago apartment and landlord ... and also, thoughts on how to practically avoid stinkers when you can't talk to and/or don't know the tenants.
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posted by WCityMike
on Sep 6, 2005 -
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