I've been trying to resolve this in Illinois on my own but I'm stuck.
commercial landlord locked me out. I've been dealing with this for about 2 months now and the situation isn't improving.
I have been in this property for 2 years. My monthly rent is $4,399. We are on a month-to-month now.
Should I hire a lawyer for this or try to handle it myself?
I mean 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 honestly.
Here's my take on the legal issues.
The legal framework here involves both federal and state law. At the federal level, state landlord-tenant code. Your state may provide additional protections.
Before taking legal action, consider sending a formal demand letter. In many cases, this alone resolves the issue.
Have you tried reaching out to your state's bar association? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.
Have you tried reaching out to your state's labor board? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.
Thread bookmark. Coming back to this later. Currently dealing with a similar issue and will share my experience once it's resolved.