Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Illinois

City Plaintiff against landlord

Today I just received a summons in the mail from the city, alleging I am responsible for criminal (drug)activity on my rental property. This is my first notice of such incidents. The summons cites me for uncut grass (on an inspection date) and smaller repairs needed to my property. And I can be charged up to $14000 per day due to the criminal activities of my former tenants.

They have been moved from the property. Repairs have been made and new tenants occupy the house at this time.

If I have repaired my property and corrected any other violations will I still be charged fees by the city?

I believe I followed proper procedures with initial tenant screening, lease, rules, inspections and repairs during the former tenant's occupancy. However, they camouflaged any illegal activities. And police never contacted me for such activities during their entire stay on my premises.

Can I be held responsible for the tenant's illegal activities regardless of my efforts to manage my property in a proper manner?

Can they actually charge me $500 to $14,000 per day because those tenants engaged in criminal activities on my property - in this case?

Is it necessary for me to hire an attorney?


Asked on 11/25/06, 8:58 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
George Zuganelis Zuganelis & Zuganelis, Attorneys at Law, P.C.

Re: City Plaintiff against landlord

Hire an attorney as soon as possible. I'm assuming this is Chicago. You must comply within strict guidelines or you will be hit with huge fines. Please call for a free consultation.

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Answered on 11/26/06, 11:02 am


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