Landlord Lease Violation Rights

Summary

Landlords in Illinois must make necessary repairs and cannot evict tenants for reporting code violations. Tenants may sue for damages if belongings are destroyed. Consult a local attorney for specific advice.

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My landlord asked me to break our year lease because she refused to do repairs I just moved in February 26th when I took her to the city because she broke the lease the city has her and not abated she has refused to fix anything and then she went to the judge and had me evicted for fail to pay rent when she didn't take my rent because she said she was breaking my lease she sent me a text message saying that she is not giving me a time frame to move out just whenever I do no I told her that I did not want to break my lease and that we have a binding contract and she supposed to fix the repairs now the judge is giving me and my disabled brother to the 24th of June to get out and we did nothing wrong I want to trial and they didn't even let me speak
I'm sorry to hear about your situation, ****. May I know where you are located so I can provide you with the relevant information? Also, did you document these issues (like taking photos or keeping emails/texts)?
They just said I need a lawyer can you please help me and the landlord was aware of the repairs she wrote them down and she signed off of them said she would get them done
I'm sorry to hear about your situation, ****. Tenant rights vary by location, so it would be helpful to know where you live. Are you in the United States, and if so, which state?
I have pictures and documentation and all my belongings was damaged in her basement also I can't even get the insurance claim
I'm sorry to hear about your situation, ****. It's important to know your rights. However, I still need to know your location to provide accurate information. Can you please tell me which city and state you're in?
Springfield Illinois
I'm sorry to hear about your situation, ****. In Illinois:
- Landlords must make necessary repairs.
- A landlord cannot evict a tenant for reporting housing or building code violations.
- You may be able to sue for damages if your belongings were destroyed.
Please consult with a local attorney for specific advice.
* s 15th st Springfield Illinois *
Thank you for the detailed information, ****. From what you've shared, here are a few options:
- Contact Illinois Legal Aid Online or Prairie State Legal Services for free legal assistance.
- File a complaint with the Illinois Attorney General's Office.
- Consider taking your landlord to small claims court for damages.
Please consult with a local attorney for more specific advice.
Thank you
You're welcome, ****. Please remember this advice is general in nature. For more specific guidance, speaking to a local attorney would be beneficial. Good luck with your landlord issue.