Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Illinois

Half Security Deposit
My landlord was stealing my electricity for common areas in the 3 flat I lived in for 5 years. I reported it to the town & they gave the landlord 6 violations. I cleaned the apt, took pics and waited to do a walk through. The landlord didn't show up for a walk through but left a note & a check for half the security deposit. The note said the apt looked great but he was short on money & would return the other half in 30 days as per our lease. I moved out and he called me. He said he wants me to sign a paper stating I didn't let anybody in the inspect the building. He said he needed it for court. He thinks the town broke in to take the pictures. I told him I wanted to stay out of it. Now I'm afraid they will bring up my name in court & he won't return the 2nd half of my deposit. What can I do at this point? How do I go about bringing up a lawsuit. I want my other half of security but what about the electricity he was stealing for 5 years? I'm in Cook County. Please advise.

Asked on 6/08/07, 7:31 pm

Noelle Ansley Noelle Ansley

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Re: Half Security Deposit

Haven't you already asked this question at least twice already? Perhaps you need to get a lawyer.

Answered on 6/08/07, 8:00 pm

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