Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Illinois
Housing/rental agreement
My ex-roommate is suing me in small-claims court. I never signed a housing agreement. I moved out without giving her notice. She was using and then dealing illegal substances. Not to mention she treated me like a live-in maid and never did dishes or other household chores.
Asked on 10/08/07, 2:58 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Peter Olson
The Olson Law Firm, LLC
Re: Housing/rental agreement
Well, I think the ex-roommate will have a tough time proving the case but she can try. An oral contract is entirely enforeceable it's just that it becomes sort of a he said/she said situation. Also, note that even if she got a judgment against you she'd still have to collect it which isn't always easy...you can just refuse to pay her.
Answered on 10/09/07, 8:33 am
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