Landlord Tenant lawyers in Illinois Kelli Gordon to Phillip Hamilton

Explore Illinois attorneys like Kelli Gordon, Kevin Coyne, Lester Ottenheimer, Linda Spak, Lora Fausett, Lori Quist, Marcia Cotler, and Phillip Hamilton. in cities like Springfield, Buffalo Grove, Carol Stream, Northbrook and Godfrey. These attorneys specialize in Landlord Tenant in Zip codes like 62703, 60532, 62035.

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Kelli Gordon

Firm: Feldman Wasser

1307 S 7th St , Springfield , Illinois 62703

Practice Areas: Domestic Partnership, General Practice, Landlord & Tenant, Child Custody

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Maudia Washington

Firm: Washington Law Offices, P.C.

2000 Larkin Ave Ste 304 , Elgin , Illinois 60123

Practice Areas: Landlord & Tenant

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Philip Koenig

Firm: Koenig Law Firm

1515 4th Avenue Suite 201 , Rock Island , Illinois 61201

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy, Business Organizations, Construction , Contracts, Environmental , Estate Planning, General Practice, Land Use & Zoning, Landlord & Tenant, Probate , Real Estate , Tax Audits, Tax Planning, Taxation - State & Federal, Trusts, Wills, Wills & Living Wills, Wills & Living Wills

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“I endorse this lawyer. He cares a great deal for his clients and works tirelessly to produce results.”

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“I would never ever hire a lawyer like Phil Koenig. He makes settlements with his suppliers and then doesn't pay them and then hides behind his jurisdiction. Do you want to work wit…”

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Omeesha Srivastava

Firm: Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit

175 N Archer Ave , Mundelein , Illinois 60060

Practice Areas: Landlord & Tenant

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Neil T. Neumark

Firm: Schwartz Cooper Chartered

180 North La Salle Street 2700 60 , Chicago , Illinois 60601

Practice Areas: Landlord & Tenant,Leases and Leasing,Property ,Real Estate

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Mitchell S. Chaban

Firm: Levin Ginsburg

180 North LaSalle Street 3200 , Chicago , Illinois 60601

Practice Areas: Arbitration & Mediation,Business & Commercial,Corporate ,Employee Benefits,Employment & Labor ,Landlord & Tenant,Real Estate

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Michael Pensack

Firm: Attorney At Law

4616 N Drake Ave , Chicago , Illinois 60625

Practice Areas: Landlord & Tenant

Michael Pensack is a licensed Illinois attorney who specializes in landlord and tenant law. In January, 1980, he began to work full-time for tenants rights. With an office in Evanston, later in Mount Prospect, and now in Chicago, he has assisted tens of thousands of tenants during the past 33 years. He has helped draft municipal ordinances expanding the rights of tenants, inspected apartment buildings for defects and violations, counseled and assisted tenants in advocating their rights in dealings with their landlords, and worked with many other attorneys who were representing tenants in court. In 1988, Michael Pensack founded the Illinois Tenants Union, and has since served as its Executive Director. Among his published writings, he has authored the chapter entitled “Renting Residential Property”, appearing in the American Bar Association’s “Family Legal Guide”, published by Random House in 2004. He has also been a guest lecturer on landlord and tenant law at the John Marshall Law School since 1992.

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“I endorse this lawyer. He is more knowledgeable about eviction defense than ANY lawyer I know. Furthermore he is passionate about tenant's rights and has a real connection with his…”

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Michael Navigato

Firm: Bochte, Kuzniar & Navigato, P.C.

2580 Foxfield Rd Ste 200 , Saint Charles , Illinois 60174

Practice Areas: Adoption, Business & Commercial, Business Organizations, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Contracts, Criminal Defense , Divorce, Landlord & Tenant, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury, Premises Liability, Traffic Violations, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor

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“now and what comes next ! You can trust what he says .”

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Michael Gorcowski

Firm: Michael N. Gorcowski, P.C.

8 West Cass Street , Joliet , Illinois 60432

Practice Areas: Adoption, Automobile Accidents, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Divorce, DUI/DWI, Estate Planning, Family , Housing , Landlord & Tenant, Personal Injury, Real Estate , Traffic Violations, Wills, Workers Compensation

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“I endorse this lawyer. I worked with Michael on a child support modification. He was a zealous advocate for his client but also fair and reasonable - the best combination of attrib…”

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“I worked with Mike, and his assistant Mary, on a very complicated family real estate deal for 4 to 5 years. They helped us through the maze with sound legal advice and compassion. …”

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Phillip Hamilton

Firm: Farrell, Hamilton & Julian, P.C.

1305 Dadrian Professional Park , Godfrey , Illinois 62035

Practice Areas: Administrative , Banking & Finance, Bankruptcy, Business Organizations, Construction , Consumer Protection, Contracts, Debtor/Creditor, Employment & Labor , Land Use & Zoning, Landlord & Tenant, Probate , Taxation - State & Federal, Trusts, Wills, Business

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Kevin Coyne

Firm: Momkus LLC

1001 Warrenville Rd Ste 500 , Lisle , Illinois 60532

Practice Areas: Business , Collections, Estate Planning, Housing , Landlord & Tenant, Real Estate , Residential, Residential, Residential

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Mark A. Wolff

900 W. Jackson Blvd, Suite 5E , Chicago , Illinois 60607

Practice Areas: Business, Real Estate, Contracts, Landlord & Tenant

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Mario Sullivan

Firm: Johnson & Sullivan, Ltd.

11 E Hubbard St Ste 702 , Chicago , Illinois 60611

Practice Areas: Landlord & Tenant

Mario is a named partner at Johnson & Sullivan, Ltd. in Chicago, Illinois. He counsels clients on a wide range of issues relating to real estate, landlord/tenant, creditor bankruptcy, employment, contract law, business formation, and estate planning.. Mario serves as 2014-2017 Nominating Committee Representative for the ABA Young Lawyers Division (YLD); a 2014-2015 YLD Liaison to ABA Judicial Division and American Bar Endowment; a 2014-2015 Council Member on the ABA Council on Racial and Ethnic Diversity in the Educational Pipeline Council; Co-Chair to the ABA Individual Rights & Responsibilities Bullyproof Committee; a Board Member and Co-Chair of the Program Committee for the LAGBAC; and a Board Member to the LGBT Bar.. Mario is a former PILI Intern and member of the Public Interest Law Initiative (PILI) Alumni NetworkLeadership Council, and has previously served as: 2013-2014 YLD Chair, 2012-13 YLD Chair-Elect, 2011-2012 YLD Secretary-Treasurer, 2010-2011 YLD Conference, Program, and Products Director, 2009-2010 YLD Diversity Director, Committee member to the ABA YLD Diversity Team and Resolutions Team, and National Representative for the LGBT Bar to the YLD; Vice-president of LAGBAC; Planning Committee - Fundraising member for Equality Illinois 2005 Gala; Chair of the local host committee for the LGBT Bar’s Lavender Law – 2007; and Chair and vice-Chair of the CBA Committee on the Legal Rights of Lesbians and Gay Men.

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Marcia Cotler

Firm: Cotler Law LLC

5 Revere Drive , Northbrook , Illinois 60062

Practice Areas: Business & Commercial, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Civil Rights, Construction , Contracts, Debtor/Creditor, Divorce, Employment & Labor , Family , Labor , Landlord & Tenant, Real Estate , Sexual Harassment, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor

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“Marcia and I worked on opposing sides for a family law matter. Whereas naturally we both had our stances for our respective clients, Marcia was always extremely respectable and fai…”

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“This lawyer was very antagonistic and had horrible bed side manners when discussing a potential discrimination case with her. She sounded very racist herself and it looked like she…”

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Lori Quist

Firm: Law Offices of Lori Quist

430 West Roosevelt Road , Wheaton , Illinois 60187

Practice Areas: Landlord & Tenant

Unlike other law firms, our office truly charges a flat fee so you typically know exactly what you are paying for. For instance, the fee for a typical eviction case is $600 This includes unlimited court appearances. For a child support, visitation, or custody matter the typical fee is $900 for up to and including 4 court appearances. I have been practicing law for 17 years and am well respected. Please call our office to discuss your matter. We practice in Cook, DuPage, Will, Kane, Lake, and Kendall Counties.

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“I’ve been in real estate management for 25 years and Lori far exceeds the other attorneys that hav”

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“I have worked in the eviction courtrooms in the Chicago area for many years, and have had the pleasure of observing Lori in action on many cases. She is a highly effective advocate…”

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Lora Fausett

Firm: Law Offices of Lora Fausett

568 Pennsylvania. , Carol Stream , Illinois 60188

Practice Areas: Business & Commercial, Estate Planning, Landlord & Tenant, Real Estate , Business

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“We worked with Lora on a recent investment property purchase. She did a fantastic job representing us and keeping us well informed. …”

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Lester Ottenheimer

Firm: Ottenheimer Teplinsky Rosenbloom, LLC

750 Lake Cook Road Suite 140 , Buffalo Grove , Illinois 60089

Practice Areas: Administrative , Adoption, Arbitration & Mediation, Banking & Finance, Bankruptcy, Business & Commercial, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Civil Rights, Consumer Protection, Contracts, Debtor/Creditor, Divorce, Family , Land Use & Zoning, Landlord & Tenant, Real Estate , Sexual Harassment, Bankruptcy & Debt, Bankruptcy & Debt, Bankruptcy & Debt

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Mark Herrick

Firm: Herrick & Russell, P.C.

415 East Golf Road Suite 111 , Arlington Heights , Illinois 60005

Practice Areas: Contracts, Landlord & Tenant, Probate , Real Estate , Wills, Residential, Residential, Residential

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“Mark Herrick was my attorney on a recent real estate transaction (Buyer's Attorney). He & his team w”

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Linda Spak

Firm: Spak and Associates

2241 W Howard Street , Chicago , Illinois 60645

Practice Areas: Adoption,Bankruptcy,Child Custody & Visitation,Child Support,Debtor/Creditor,Divorce,Domestic Violence,Family ,Housing ,Landlord & Tenant,Probate ,Real Estate ,Spousal Support

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“Linda Spak is involved in the foreclosure crisis in Chicago, Illinois in a very bad way. She will take your money and then when you think your woes ar...”

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Mary Brady

Firm: Guthrie and Brady

105 S Roselle Rd Ste 102 , Schaumburg , Illinois 60193

Practice Areas: Landlord & Tenant

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“Mary Brady was able to handle a difficult eviction for one of my tenants who was not paying rent to”

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“I endorse this lawyer. Anytime a client needs help with a Real Estate Closing I refer them to Mary Brady. She has been practicing real estate law for over 35 years. She is always a…”

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Illinois Landlord threatening 30-day notice after maintenance worker entered my apartment unannounced while I was naked in bed | Aug 20, 2026 | Sourced from Reddit
Location: llinois: Disclaimer: I wrote this myself, but ran it though AI to help organize my thoughts and the story. I am a tenant who was on a yearly lease, but is now a month-to-month lease. My apartment has a history of AC issues that the landlord only temporarily patches every year. • August 4: I messaged the landlord that the AC was leaking water inside the tray. Half an inch of standing water. I provided a description and photos. No response for three days. • August 7: I sent a follow-up with a picture of sludge buildup. The landlord replied, "I will call the AC guy." • August 17: Ten days passed with no contact or repairs. I reached out again. The landlord responded, "He should've been there already. I'll call him again." My Response: I thanked him but explicitly stated I needed advance notice. I noted that this was at least the third time maintenance had entered my home without my knowledge. I requested maintenance coordinate with me directly to schedule a time and provided my phone number. Landlord's Response: He told me the tech would be there "in the morning" and asked why the filter was missing (evidence maintenance had been there without telling us, walking in without us there.) I explained I removed it a week prior (long after the issues started) to try and increase airflow because the indoor temperature was reaching 82°F. • August 19 (Yesterday): By 10:00 AM, the tech had not arrived.…
MA tenant — can severe insomnia support penalty-free lease termination? | Aug 19, 2026 | Sourced from Reddit
Location: Massachusetts I co-signed a lease with my roommate for $2,875/month 2B2B apartment through September 2027 and moved in on August 17. I rented remotely without an in-person showing as i was in Illinois then and was not informed that my bedroom faces a busy road. Traffic noise continues from early morning until late at night. With the windows closed, a phone app measures approximately 55 dBA in the bedroom. One night I could not fall asleep until around 5 a.m. The sleep deprivation is affecting my concentration, school participation, and daytime functioning. I asked management to transfer me to a quieter unit, but they said none are available. My lease’s normal early-termination option requires 30 days’ notice plus a $5,750 buy-out fee. My questions: - If my doctor confirms that the condition substantially limits sleep and concentration, can I request penalty-free lease termination as a reasonable accommodation? - Does the lack of an available quieter unit strengthen that request? - What should the doctor’s letter include? - Should I propose a move-out date before the landlord approves the request? - What should I do if the landlord denies it? Thank you for any suggestions or advices!
IL - Landlord charging me late fees for rent when they did not provide me a lease to sign for 2 months | Aug 12, 2026 | Sourced from Reddit
Location: Illinois My lease was up July 1, but I did not receive notice that my renewal was ready to sign until August 4. They gave me three dates to come in and sign (Fri 8/7, Mon 8/10, Tues 8/11). I took Monday the 10th off to sign the paperwork, and they said I owed an extra $200 for late fees for the months of July and August (they confirmed later it was actually supposed to be $100: they mistakenly marked me late for May & June as well). This same 2-month same delay happened last year when it came time for me to renew my lease. At the time, they said (and I believed) the delay was because they had just been bought by a different property management company and they didn't have the correct paperwork in time. I was not charged any late fees for that delay. Would I be on the hook for late fees if they did not provide me a lease to sign for the two months I was late? Extra info: this property is part of a federal affordable housing program.
Landlord evicting me over a bird feeder-what can I do to fight it? | Aug 7, 2026 | Sourced from Reddit
Location: Chicago--I'm hoping to get some perspective from attorneys or anyone familiar with Illinois and Cook County landlord-tenant laws. My landlord (a big corporate-owned company) offered me a one-year lease renewal earlier this year in March and I signed it immediately. After signing it, I didn't give it any more thought. Unbeknownst to me, the leasing office never signed their copy, so the lease was still not complete. Then in May, out of nowhere they served me with a notice of non-renewal, claiming I committed a lease violation because I had a bird feeder on my balcony that allegedly attracted pigeons. I removed the bird feeder immediately and asked them to reconsider, but they refused. I should add that my rent is PIF each month, on time, so I carry zero balance with this property manager. The notice of non-renewal also states that I "did not sign" the renewal agreement, which is false—I signed it months earlier. Their explanation is that because they never signed their copy, they were able to withdraw the renewal and terminate my tenancy. There are a couple of additional things... I received an email in April asking me to keep my balcony cleaner, and I complied by cleaning it weekly. I then got the flu and missed about two weeks, during which bird droppings accumulated. Separately, after receiving the non-renewal notice, I made a poor decision one night while extremely upset and threw some plants and debris onto the balcony of a vacant neighboring unit.…
Entry of Unit During Continuance | Aug 4, 2026 | Sourced from Reddit
Location: Illinois I am trying to get my case together need to know how far I should take this. I had a prior arrangement with the now former management of my apartment complex and was catching up on rent due to losing my job. At the time of being told I was being evicted I was 2 months behind. New management came saying "We do not do payment arrangements” and that I was being evicted. I have receipts from the property of my partial payments.They gave my mom a post it of the case number and their attorneys phone number. I was never served so of course i got a continuance. The reason why prior management was working with me I imagine is because of the poor condition my unit was in on move in date. I have time stamped photo evidence as well as the original lease. Unit was unfinished with light fixtures hanging off of their wires and tools and debris littered the carpet. My refrigerator went out 2-3 months after move in I contacted them about it and was told they were unaware of when the issue would be fixed. I have the timestamped email. I had to get one from Aarons. I currently do not have a refrigerator in my unit because I could not afford it any longer. Today my mom was taking a bath and heard voices. Come to find out they have entered my unit without notice. There is also water damage they…

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