Rental Dispute Resolution Steps

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In Illinois, if a spouse refuses to cooperate with appliance retrieval from Rent-One, its a civil matter. Contact Rent-One to explain the situation and review your rental agreement for clauses on retrieval. Consider sending a formal legal notice to your spouse requesting cooperation. Police involvement is generally unnecessary unless theres a safety concern. Consulting an attorney for tailored advice on civil remedies can be beneficial.

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hello, I live in illinois
Hi there! How can I assist you with your legal issue today in Illinois?
So my husband and I split up and he basically kicked me out. I'm living with family members at the moment. We rented a washer and dryer from Rent-One. The appliances are in my name. Today, Rent-One came to get the washer and dryer however, my husband refused to answer the door. Now i'm told ill be charged again for another month of rent because he wont answer the door. What can be done about this?
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. Here are some steps you might consider:
- Contact Rent-One and explain the situation. They may offer a solution or allow a different arrangement for pick-up.
- Review your rental agreement for any clauses about retrieval in such cases.
- Consider sending a formal notice to your husband requesting cooperation.
Would you like to explore any of these options further?
He just refuses to answer the door for anyone, not even me nor will he contact me back
It sounds like a challenging situation. You might want to consider the following steps:
- Legal Notice: Send a formal legal notice to your husband requesting access or his cooperation.
- Police Assistance: You may inquire with local authorities to see if they can assist with a welfare check or facilitating access.
- Consult an Attorney: For guidance tailored to your specific situation, consulting with an attorney might be beneficial.
Would you like to explore connecting with a local attorney who can help further?
is this a police matter or a civil matter?
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In your situation, it's primarily a civil matter since it involves a rental agreement and potential breach of contract between you and Rent-One. However, if you feel your safety is compromised or need assistance accessing your home, local police assistance for a welfare check could be considered.
I don't think police need involved, at the end of the day, he just wont answer the door for Rent-One. He's not technically stealing it, so can police really do anything
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Since your husband is not technically stealing but refusing cooperation, it's a civil matter. Police involvement might not be necessary unless there's a safety concern. You could consider legal notice or consult an attorney to explore civil remedies. Do you want more information on these options?