Effective Representation in Security Deposit Issues
Although there a number of landlord-tenant disputes that people face everyday, when a landlord refuses to return or pay the proper interest amount on a security deposit, your rights may have been violated. In these situations, it is easy to feel that there are not many options available to you as a renter. Instead of being overburdened with stress and confusion, seek an attorney who understands how to protect your rights and how to resolve the legal issues involved in your situation.
Keogh Law, Ltd., in Chicago, Illinois, has protected consumers throughout Cook County, DuPage County, Kane County and Lake County against illegal business practices. We have an in-depth understanding of the various issues our clients are facing and want to help them in becoming informed about their rights. Attorney Keith J. Keogh has dedicated his entire practice to consumer protection and class action litigation. We never stop fighting for our clients and are prepared to take their case to any level necessary.
You are entitled to receive your entire security deposit back when the lease ends plus interest or if there is an amount owed to the landlord, you are entitled to an itemization of damages and receipts. If you have completed your lease and the landlord still refuses to return or pay interest on your security deposit, there may be grounds for a lawsuit.
Did Your Landlord Pay You Interest on Your Security Deposit?
The Illinois Security Deposit Interest Act, 765 ILCS 715/1 et seq. requires landlords of residential real property containing 25 or more units to " pay interest to the lessee computed from the date of the deposit . . . on any deposit held by the lessor for more than 6 months." 765 ILCS 715/1 (Emphasis added).
Did Your Landlord Fail to Itemize Damages and Provide Receipts?
The Illinois Security Deposit Return Act, 765 ILCS 710/1 et seq. requires landlords of residential real property containing 5 or more units to provide "an itemized statement of the damage allegedly caused to the premises and the estimated or actual cost for repairing or replacing each item on that statement, attaching the paid receipts, or copies thereof, for the repair or replacement." 765 ILCS 710/1 (Emphasis added).
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* Keogh Law, Ltd. does not handle evictions.