Illinois Tenant Rights Explained
Summary
The user, a tenant in Illinois, caused water damage to the property they were renting from a family friend. They did not have a lease agreement or renters insurance. They were asked to vacate the property immediately, despite previously being told they had until October 1st. In Illinois, without a lease, tenants are considered month-to-month and must be given 30 days notice to vacate. Verbal agreements can be legally binding, but without documentation, it becomes a case of ones word against anothers. The user was advised to consult with a lawyer and provided with contact information for the nearest court.Full Conversation
I was renting from a family friend temporarily my time was up I was told to be out by oct 1st on sept * th. In the mean time two weeks before oct * my son turned on the bath tub and over flowed the tub which flooded the business below us. Now they are demanding I leave immediately.
Did you sign any lease agreement with the family friend?
no
What is the extent of the damage caused by the flooding? In Illinois, without a lease, you're considered a month-to-month tenant and generally must be given 30 days notice to vacate.
they said over *,*
What type of insurance do you have? In Illinois, renters insurance may cover accidental water damage.
i have none
Do you have any documentation or communication that shows you were given until October 1st to vacate the premises?
- In Illinois, verbal agreements can be legally binding.
- For legal assistance, you can contact the Illinois Legal Aid Online or the nearest court in your location.
no
In Illinois, without a written agreement, it's your word against theirs. It's advisable to consult with a lawyer. You can contact the nearest court: Cook County Circuit Court, (*) *-*.