Did you know that according to the Chicago, Residential Landlord and Tenant Ordinance (commonly known as RLTO), a landlord must provide a tenant with at least 30 days written notice that the rental agreement will not be renewed? If the landlord fails to give the required written notice, the tenant may remain in the dwelling for 60 days under the same terms and conditions as the last month of the existing agreement.
It also should be noted that a landlord shall not require a tenant to renew an agreement more than 90 days before the existing agreement terminates.
Bradford Miller Law has been helping landlords for several years. Being a Chicago landlord law attorney, we have handled many situations that landlords come across. Give us a call so we can assist you with your legal matters and, when it comes to tenants, be sure to always consult the RLTO ordinance before acting.
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Chicago, Il 60602
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Monday, February 24, 2014
Thursday, February 20, 2014
Don't ignore the "RLTO"
Landlords, ignoring the Chicago Residential Landlord Tenant Ordinance (also known as the “RLTO”) could mean the difference between being sued and not being sued.
The RLTO applies to all landlord-tenant relationships EXCEPT when the building is BOTH owner-occupied AND six or fewer units. “Owner occupied” generally means living there full time. If you have a problem with a tenant, consult the ordinance BEFORE acting.
Check out our website to review the RLTO along with other helpful information for landlords. Bradford Miller Law has been helping landlords resolve issues for several years. Being a Chicago landlord law attorney, we have handled many cases. If you have a landlord-tenant dispute, contact me at 312-238-9298 for a free consultation.
Posted by Bradford Miller Law, P.C.
134 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 1040
Chicago, Il 60602
312-238-9298
Offering free legal representation to homeowners seeking a short sale
Key words: Chicago estate planning attorney, Chicago short sale attorney, Chicago residential real estate attorney, Chicago landlord tenant law attorney, Chicago eviction attorney, Chicago real estate attorney, Chicago real estate lawyer, Chicago real estate attorney fees. This is intended to be advertising. Please consult with an attorney before acting on any information given here.
Monday, February 10, 2014
Don't wait to start the eviction process
Don't wait 2 or 3 months before starting the eviction process. Very rarely does a tenant "catch up" on their rent. Act sooner than later because the eviction process takes a while. The longer you wait to call an Attorney, the more rent money you will end up losing.
Bradford Miller Law has been helping landlords with issues like this for several years. Being a Chicago landlord law attorney, we have handled many evictions. Give us a call so we can advise you how to safeguard your assets.
Posted by Bradford Miller Law, P.C.
134 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 1040
Chicago, Il 60602
312-238-9298
http://www.bradfordmillerlaw.com
Offering free legal representation to homeowners seeking a short sale
Key words: Chicago estate planning attorney, Chicago short sale attorney, Chicago residential real estate attorney, Chicago landlord tenant law attorney, Chicago eviction attorney, Chicago real estate attorney, Chicago real estate lawyer, Chicago real estate attorney fees. This is intended to be advertising. Please consult with an attorney before acting on any information given here.
Bradford Miller Law has been helping landlords with issues like this for several years. Being a Chicago landlord law attorney, we have handled many evictions. Give us a call so we can advise you how to safeguard your assets.
Posted by Bradford Miller Law, P.C.
134 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 1040
Chicago, Il 60602
312-238-9298
http://www.bradfordmillerlaw.com
Offering free legal representation to homeowners seeking a short sale
Key words: Chicago estate planning attorney, Chicago short sale attorney, Chicago residential real estate attorney, Chicago landlord tenant law attorney, Chicago eviction attorney, Chicago real estate attorney, Chicago real estate lawyer, Chicago real estate attorney fees. This is intended to be advertising. Please consult with an attorney before acting on any information given here.
Thursday, February 6, 2014
Landlords, what happens if a tenant fails to pay their rent on time?
If the property is in Chicago, the Chicago Residential Landlord Tenant Ordinance mandates that you may charge a late fee of $10.00 per month for the first $500.00 in monthly rent plus five percent per month for any amount in excess of $500.00. Nothing more!
For example for a $450.00 monthly rent, the late fee is $10.00. For a $700.00 monthly rent, the late fee is $10.00 plus 5% of $200.00, $10.00 for a total of $20.00.
For example for a $450.00 monthly rent, the late fee is $10.00. For a $700.00 monthly rent, the late fee is $10.00 plus 5% of $200.00, $10.00 for a total of $20.00.
The City of Chicago has very tenant-friendly laws so landlords should always be friendly to their tenants and be responsive to their needs. Think of them as business partners and always consult the ordinance before acting. Bradford Miller Law is a landlord based firm that can help you with any tenant issues you may encounter. Give us a call so we can assist you with your legal matters.
Chicago, IL 60602
312-238-9298
Posted by Bradford Miller Law, P.C.
134 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 1040Chicago, IL 60602
312-238-9298
Offering free legal representation to homeowners seeking a short sale
Key words: Chicago short sale attorney, Chicago residential real estate attorney, Chicago landlord tenant law attorney, Chicago eviction attorney, Chicago estate planning attorney, Chicago real estate attorney, Chicago real estate lawyer, Chicago building code violations, Chicago real estate attorney fees. This is intended to be advertising. Please consult with an attorney before acting on any information given here.
Monday, February 3, 2014
Basic maintenance of your property
Maintenance performed on a regular and scheduled basis may help prevent potential breakdowns and/or malfunctions. Beyond maintenance for operational sake, the primary reason for checking, inspecting, and constantly tuning up your property is to ensure maximum safety. As a Landlord it is in your best interest to provide basic upkeep of your rental property. This may include but not be limited to:
- Perform an annual test of all smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.
- Make sure that light bulb sizes do not exceed the maximum wattage label found on light fixtures.
- Clean and/or replace furnace filters as manufacturer recommended. Service heating and cooling systems annually.
- Test the water-heater pressure and temperature-relief valve for proper operation and drain settlement off the water heater every 6 months.
- Install a lint trap on the washing machine drain and change regularly.
- Prune trees and shrubs.
- Take a walk around your property every now and then to make sure everything is in good condition.
- Test the auto-reverse safety feature on garage-door openers.
We are a landlord based firm and can assist in resolving many issues that you may encounter. Bradford Miller Law has been representing landlords for several years now so, if you are having a problem and need legal representation contact us so we can help.
Posted by Bradford Miller Law, P.C.
134 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 1040
Chicago, IL 60602
312-238-9298
Chicago, IL 60602
312-238-9298
Offering free legal representation to homeowners seeking a short sale
Key words: Chicago short sale attorney, Chicago residential real estate attorney, Chicago landlord tenant law attorney, Chicago eviction attorney, Chicago estate planning attorney, Chicago real estate attorney, Chicago real estate lawyer, Chicago building code violations, Chicago real estate attorney fees. This is intended to be advertising. Please consult with an attorney before acting on any information given here.
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