Class Actions

Testimonials

          Some  cases settle before court.  Others go to trial.   Renters' claims against landlords have been successfully resolved in and out of court; on an individual basis and for  classes of tenants renting from the same owner or management company.

          If a case cannot be settled then a trial must be had (or mandatory arbitration).  Renters should be prepared to testify honestly and provide evidence related to their tenancy.  The

landlord who loses at trial in most cases must pay both damages and also the renter's court costs and attorney fees.  For example:      

Return Act  + RLTO

Illegal Waiver Provision

Water Shutoff

1 day late

The Condo Landlord

Owner Occupied            Dispute

Illegal Termination Provision

Lease Break

$2.66 Interest Underpaid

Unlawful Entries

No Deposit

Security Deposit Return Act

	Sometimes many aggrieved renters are part of class actions.  This makes sense when lots of people were subject to the same unlawful practice by the same landlord.
	Security Deposits Not Accounted For Right	Failure to Disclose Code Citations	Failure to Disclose Porch Safety Info	Failure to Disclose Interest Rates	Security Deposits Not Returned	Endangered Security Deposits

          In theory, renters who represent their class (1) do neighbors a favor, (2) motivate

    landlords to abide by the law, and (3) represent the rights of all Illinois renters.  

          Click HERE to fill out and submit a questionnaire for a free review of your tenancy situation.  Email to mark@depositlaw.com or call (312) 775-1015.