Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Illinois

Apt. Lease Termination

I recently terminated my lease by providing 2 months notice to my landlord and completing all move out procedures, including paying rent since I have moved out. My lease does not address voluntary termination of the lease other than ways/reasons the landlord can terminate the lease for non-payment, etc. A sublessor has applied for my apt., but now they are making him prove additional income. What can I do? I feel that I have been more than cooperative in continuing to pay my rent and trying to find someone to sublet.

Thanks!


Asked on 6/12/03, 9:16 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Jay Pollak The Pollak Law Firm, LLC

Re: Apt. Lease Termination

Unless the landlord is being unreasonable in determining whether or not the subtenant is financially resonsible there is nothing you can do. However, if he turns away a valid reliable tenant you could threath to stop paying rent. But Why Would A Landlord do this? Doesnt make sense to me. But you should let the landlord know you have your eye on him and his actions.

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Answered on 6/12/03, 9:57 am
Mary McDonagh McDonagh-Faherty Law Offices

Re: Apt. Lease Termination

You can try finding your own sublessee. He cannot withhold permission unless it is reasonable and has a right to request additional financial info.

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Answered on 6/12/03, 12:39 pm


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