Legal Question in Consumer Law in Illinois

Re: Landlord/Tenant Law

It's impossible to give you a complete answer without knowing more facts and looking at your rental contract. The next step depends very much on your landlord. He may attempt to pursue legal action or he may simply be trying to intimidate you into paying.

As for what recourse you have, that (again) depends on the facts. I can tell you that my firm is currently investigating landlords for violations of consumer protection statutes. It is extremely likely that your rights have been violated and that you are entitled to recover damages. If you contact me, I would be happy to discuss this with you free of charge.

Jay Edelson

Re: Landlord/Tenant Law

If your landlord wishes to pursue this, the next step would be to file for ejectment for non-payment of rent. This would involve going to court and as soon as the judge approves it, the sheriffs will come to evict. However, a judge will usually try to give you a chance to pay what you owe and compromise. You should try to talk to your landlord to give you a chance to pay.