House & Apartment

Identify the legal requirements for ending leases and explore relevant legal documents.

A tenant can use a defense (legal reason) to ask the judge to throw out an eviction case. Some eviction defenses are listed.

Describes a rent payment program for landlords and tenants with an eviction court case.

Describes the responsibilities of landlords when buildings are sold

Discusses common issues for renters such as roommates, utilities, late fees, working for rent, and rent increases.

Explains tenant-landlord repayment plans. Includes how to draft, how to communicate, and best practices.

A blog post that explains the Cook County Residential Tenant Landlord Ordinance. Describes the rights tenants have under the law.

If a renter can't be found, there are other ways to give the tenant eviction papers.

How to manage bills, from prioritizing debts to finding useful resources.

You don’t want to tie yourself to your old place for too long, but the new place isn’t ready yet. The best solution for you is to renew your lease as a month-to-month lease at your old place. That’s the minimum tie you can have and the easiest to cut.

This article explains how a tenant in federally subsidized housing can ask their landlord to lower their rent after losing their job.

In Cook County, landlords cannot legally use your criminal history as the only factor in deciding to rent to you.

Details new Illinois laws passed in 2023 that go into effect on January 1, 2024.