Can my girlfriend’s roommates legally kick her and her daughter out without notice in Chicago, IL?
– Moved in almost a year ago, no lease signed for current unit
– Paid rent via money transfers, texts as proof
– Concerned about belongings getting thrown out
– Is it theft if they remove her stuff while she’s legally allowed to be there?
– What are her rights in this situation?
– Seeking reassurance and legal advice #ChicagoLegalRights #RoommateIssues #TenantRights #EvictionLaws
No, it’s not legal. She can call the police to see if they will come talk the roommates into letting her back in, but if that doesn’t work her only real recourse is to sue for unlawful eviction.
No it’s not legal. They have to go by the terms of the lease _ and if there isn’t one — by the state laws. Worst case it’s 30’days notice — and typically written notice. She should call the police right away and potentially the town rental ordinance division. They can speak to the roommates and tell them it’s not allowed. Gf can also tell roommates it’s not legal and she’s notifying police.
That’s not legal. File a report and check with legal aid.
Pretty sure in Chicago no lease is the same as month-to-month. Minimum 30 days notice, or maybe 60.
This is not legal in anyway in illinois. Notices to month-to-month tenants require a 30-day notice be given BEFORE the next rental period begins in order to terminate the tenancy. I know this because i live in illinois. This is also per the illinois state bar association. Call the land of Lincoln, even if they dont represent you they can point you in the right direction.
They can evict her but not just throw her and her belongings out. Even an eviction is problematic without cause.
NAL.
See resources from [Illinois Legal Aid](https://www.illinoislegalaid.org/legal-information/lockouts), which includes Chicago- and Cook County-specific information.
May not be of much help if the roommates intentionally ignore the law, but if you’re looking to reassure your partner of the law, this should help.
Not legal at all. She established residency, and if she does find her things out of the apartment or the locks changed, tell her to call 911, the roommates can get an a administration notice of violation
IANAL: This is a seriously dumb idea on the part of the roommates. Illinois law is fairly tenant friendly. Chicago itself has a law called the Residential Landlord Tenant Ordinance.
If they lock her out, the girlfriend can call three eleven. If the police give her the run around, remind them that they have a special order [(93-12)](https://directives.chicagopolice.org/#directive/public/6718?f=evict). The police can and will restore access. They really do not fuck around with it either, I’ve seen them bust down a door and call a locksmith out.
It gets a bit murkier because it is other tenants and not the landlord themself doing it, but if they actually rekey the lock, the police tend to not ask questions.
She should talk to a lawyer. If the unit and her situation qualifies, Chicago’s Residential Landlord and Tenant Ordinance (RLTO) has protections for tenants in this situation. The Chicago Police Department helps enforce the prohibition against lockouts, and if qualified under RLTO there are pretty hefty fines.