Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Illinois

If an apartment owner changes his mind and decides he does not want to rent me an apartment, Can he refuse to give me back my deposit even if I have not signed a lease yet?


Asked on 3/07/11, 8:45 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Generally no.

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Answered on 3/15/11, 7:54 am


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