Not that long ago, I dealt with a situation where a landlord apparently changed
the locks on a tenant after the tenant was late with his rent. The
landlord was a first time landlord who was renting out his condo due to
the decline in the real estate market. The landlord thought he didnt do
anything wrong - after all, in his mind the tenant didnt pay his rent
on time so he was simply taking back his property. He never heard of
the Chicago Residential Landlord Tenant Ordinance and definitely was
surprised when he was contacted by the tenant's attorney.
We
were able to settle the matter out of court but I believe this landlord
learned an important lesson. Read the Chicago Residential Landlord
Tenant Ordinance. It applies to most landlord-tenant situations and it
will tell you what you can and cannot do. Even better though, consult
with an Attorney. Paying for an hour of the Attorney's time
can possibly save you thousands later.
My office offers
one on one landlord training for only $175.00. (Approximately one hour
of time). If you plan on being a landlord in the City of Chicago, it
is definitely a good investment. To schedule a one on one training
session, contact my office today.
Posted by Bradford Miller Law, P.C.
Real Estate Law, Landlord Tenant Law, Estate Planning
134 N. LaSalle, Suite 1040
Chicago, IL 60602
312-238-9298
http://www.bradfordmillerlaw.com/
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