Has anyone dealt with something like this in Illinois? I'm not sure what my options are.
mold in apartment making family sick. I've been dealing with this for about 7 months now and the situation isn't improving.
I have been in this property for 1 years. My monthly rent is $3,262. We are on a month-to-month now.
What are my legal options here? Is it worth pursuing?
I specialize in this area of law. Here's my take on the legal issues.
This is a common situation and the law is fairly clear. Under your state's security deposit statute, properly documented.
One important thing — there are strict deadlines for filing these claims. Don't wait too long.
NAL, but from what I've read, you should document everything. That said, definitely get a lawyer to look at the specifics.
I've seen this play out several times in my field.
I ended up escalating to a supervisor/manager, which cost about $1-3 but saved me a lot more in the long run.
I had a similar issue and ended up consulting with an attorney. It was worth the $200-300 for the initial consultation just to understand my rights.
I've seen this play out several times in my field.
What worked for me was having everything documented. It took 3-6 months but was worth it.
Following this thread — I'm in a very similar situation. Would love to hear how it turns out.
Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.
What worked for me was having everything documented. It took 3-6 months but was worth it.
I've dealt with this before.
The biggest mistake people make in this situation is having everything documented. I'd recommend keeping a detailed timeline instead.
I've seen this play out several times in my field.
The biggest mistake people make in this situation is escalating to a supervisor/manager. I'd recommend following the formal complaint procedure instead.
Just want to point out — the statute of limitations might be a factor here. In some states it's as short as 1-2 years. Don't sit on this too long.
This happened to me too. Have you tried filing a complaint with the relevant agency? In my case they investigated and it got resolved without needing a lawyer.
Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.
What worked for me was hiring an attorney to send the initial letter. It took 2-4 months but was worth it.
Have you tried reaching out to your state's legal aid society? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.
Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.
In my case, it took about 2-4 months to resolve. The key was hiring an attorney to send the initial letter.
I had a similar issue and ended up consulting with an attorney. It was worth the $200-300 for the initial consultation just to understand my rights.
I work in this industry and unfortunately this is very common. The good news is that when people actually push back with legal representation, companies usually settle.
Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.
What worked for me was escalating to a supervisor/manager. It took 1-3 months but was worth it.
Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.
The biggest mistake people make in this situation is filing with the appropriate government agency. I'd recommend gathering evidence first instead.
Just want to point out — the statute of limitations might be a factor here. In some states it's as short as 1-2 years. Don't sit on this too long.
NAL, but from what I've read, you should check your state's specific laws. That said, definitely get a lawyer to look at the specifics.
I had a similar issue and ended up consulting with an attorney. It was worth the $200-300 for the initial consultation just to understand my rights.
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