IlliniKrush Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 Anyone here do work with landlord/tenant laws in Chicago? If so let me know. Side note...rock, this involves our previous landlord, not current. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenksismyhero Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 QUOTE (IlliniKrush @ Jul 29, 2013 -> 10:36 PM) Anyone here do work with landlord/tenant laws in Chicago? If so let me know. Side note...rock, this involves our previous landlord, not current. I've done a few commercial landlord-tenant cases. What's the question? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 QUOTE (IlliniKrush @ Jul 29, 2013 -> 10:36 PM) Anyone here do work with landlord/tenant laws in Chicago? If so let me know. Side note...rock, this involves our previous landlord, not current. LOL. I've had to sue a previous landlord back in the day for my security deposit back since he used it on upgrades due to "damage". Bulls*** artists, all of them. Side note: listed my place for rent yesterday for 2700 to see if anyone wanted to overpay, 4 people already called me. Crazy how high rent has gotten. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxbadger Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 I know some, its not my specialty, Ive done a considerable amount of evictions though (both plaintiff and defendant). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 As a landlord in Chicago, I would just like to add that the landlord/tenant laws are a huge pile of horse manure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IlliniKrush Posted July 30, 2013 Author Share Posted July 30, 2013 QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Jul 30, 2013 -> 11:38 AM) As a landlord in Chicago, I would just like to add that the landlord/tenant laws are a huge pile of horse manure. I've heard they favor tenants? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IlliniKrush Posted July 30, 2013 Author Share Posted July 30, 2013 QUOTE (RockRaines @ Jul 30, 2013 -> 11:10 AM) LOL. I've had to sue a previous landlord back in the day for my security deposit back since he used it on upgrades due to "damage". Bulls*** artists, all of them. Side note: listed my place for rent yesterday for 2700 to see if anyone wanted to overpay, 4 people already called me. Crazy how high rent has gotten. It's so tough when you get a bad landlord, and even worse when you have to deal with a condo association on top of it (you know where I used to live). Damn, 2700, good for you though. Well, until they see the ceiling... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 QUOTE (IlliniKrush @ Jul 30, 2013 -> 12:16 PM) I've heard they favor tenants? Yup, moreso than nearly anywhere else. Just so many detailed rules about security deposits and paperwork and blah, blah. Do any small thing wrong and the tenant can sue you and you will be responsible for their court costs as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pettie4sox Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Jul 30, 2013 -> 11:38 AM) As a landlord in Chicago, I would just like to add that the landlord/tenant laws are a huge pile of horse manure. Elaborate? Rule of thumb. If they speaka no engrish, stay far far far away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pettie4sox Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 QUOTE (RockRaines @ Jul 30, 2013 -> 11:10 AM) LOL. I've had to sue a previous landlord back in the day for my security deposit back since he used it on upgrades due to "damage". Bulls*** artists, all of them. Side note: listed my place for rent yesterday for 2700 to see if anyone wanted to overpay, 4 people already called me. Crazy how high rent has gotten. No offense but why in the world do people pay those prices to live somewhere? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 QUOTE (pettie4sox @ Jul 30, 2013 -> 12:25 PM) No offense but why in the world do people pay those prices to live somewhere? 2 bedrooms are starting to go for 3k over here. Proximity to the beset restaurants in chicago, public trans and the highways are big pulls. Our building historically has been full of doctors doing their residency at Rush. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IlliniKrush Posted July 30, 2013 Author Share Posted July 30, 2013 QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Jul 30, 2013 -> 09:52 AM) I've done a few commercial landlord-tenant cases. What's the question? Pm'd you, as it's lengthy. QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Jul 30, 2013 -> 12:22 PM) Yup, moreso than nearly anywhere else. Just so many detailed rules about security deposits and paperwork and blah, blah. Do any small thing wrong and the tenant can sue you and you will be responsible for their court costs as well. Yeah, that's what I'm hoping happens here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pettie4sox Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 QUOTE (RockRaines @ Jul 30, 2013 -> 12:28 PM) 2 bedrooms are starting to go for 3k over here. Proximity to the beset restaurants in chicago, public trans and the highways are big pulls. Our building historically has been full of doctors doing their residency at Rush. 3K... wow just wow. I guess if people are willing to pay that much, go for broke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 QUOTE (pettie4sox @ Jul 30, 2013 -> 12:40 PM) 3K... wow just wow. I guess if people are willing to pay that much, go for broke. I agree its insane. I just bought a house in Oak park so I was initially thinking of selling and moving but i can get double in rent of what my mortgage payment is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 QUOTE (RockRaines @ Jul 30, 2013 -> 12:42 PM) I agree its insane. I just bought a house in Oak park so I was initially thinking of selling and moving but i can get double in rent of what my mortgage payment is. Wow, I wish we could get that much, but the rent we were able to get on our condos went up $150-$200 this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxbadger Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 If the landlord broke the CRLTO they likely wont try and get money from you etc. If they messed it up bad enough you can potentially leverage it into getting 2x your security deposit. Because in court theyd be liable for the security deposit + attorney fees, and as I tell landlords, thats a good way to turn a $1k security deposit into a $5k debt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 QUOTE (pettie4sox @ Jul 30, 2013 -> 12:24 PM) Elaborate? Rule of thumb. If they speaka no engrish, stay far far far away. The worst thing is when it comes to security deposits. You have to follow so many specific rules as far as receipt, deposting the money, no co-mingling with other assets. etc. You can do one small thing wrong, and a tenant can take you for the deposit and court costs, even if you were a good landlord. I understand protecting the tenant, but some of the stuff is out of control. Luckily, I haven't had any issues yet in the past 5 years, people have been cool and I'm real fair because I just want my mortgage paid until the market goes up and I can sell the damn place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pettie4sox Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Jul 30, 2013 -> 12:47 PM) Wow, I wish we could get that much, but the rent we were able to get on our condos went up $150-$200 this year. There are rules as to what you can charge for rent? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangeSox Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 I don't think Chicago has rent controls like NYC, I think he meant market value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 QUOTE (StrangeSox @ Jul 30, 2013 -> 01:04 PM) I don't think Chicago has rent controls like NYC, I think he meant market value. Correct. I was comparing to Rock's place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigruss Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 QUOTE (RockRaines @ Jul 30, 2013 -> 12:42 PM) I agree its insane. I just bought a house in Oak park so I was initially thinking of selling and moving but i can get double in rent of what my mortgage payment is. Awesome Rock! I grew up there, definitely a good place to raise a family. One benefit to living in Rogers Park is the insanely cheap rent, our 2br got 'raised' to $1185 a month (from 1150). Most of my friends in River North-ish area pay close to that per person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pettie4sox Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 QUOTE (bigruss22 @ Jul 30, 2013 -> 08:43 PM) Awesome Rock! I grew up there, definitely a good place to raise a family. One benefit to living in Rogers Park is the insanely cheap rent, our 2br got 'raised' to $1185 a month (from 1150). Most of my friends in River North-ish area pay close to that per person. I live in Rogers Park too. I pay $900 for a 2BR condo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigruss Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 QUOTE (pettie4sox @ Jul 30, 2013 -> 09:03 PM) I live in Rogers Park too. I pay $900 for a 2BR condo. Damn that's cheap, the only ones I could find that were that cheap weren't rehabbed and were in bad shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pettie4sox Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 QUOTE (bigruss22 @ Jul 30, 2013 -> 09:04 PM) Damn that's cheap, the only ones I could find that were that cheap weren't rehabbed and were in bad shape. It's a relatively small 2BR, like 800 Sq. ft but it's not in the greatest area of Rogers Park. I haven't had any problems though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigruss Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 QUOTE (pettie4sox @ Jul 30, 2013 -> 09:06 PM) It's a relatively small 2BR, like 800 Sq. ft but it's not in the greatest area of Rogers Park. I haven't had any problems though. Yea I'm in a smaller 2br as well, probably 850-900sqft, but its in a great area (Damen and Greenleaf). Super quiet over here, just a bit far from the L though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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