Not me, but a friend needs to know.
Chicago.
3-flat.
In foreclosure since 2011, sold a couple of months ago by the bank to new landlord.
New landlord's representative shows up two months ago and tells us we need to vacate immediately. Our lease is not up until the end of September. Friend does his homework, contacts his alderman, and writes a certified, return-receipt requested letter to new landlord citing Chicago tenant's rights.
New landlord backs off, apologizes and says their representative was a little over-eager. The end up giving friend a new lease for the next year so that's good.
Except new landlord says he has to get his security deposit back from old landlord. New landlord is not asking for a new security deposit, but it's unlikely friend be able to get the deposit back from old landlord.
Also, old landlord sent two friends to try and take the washer/dryer, stove, and refrigerator. Friend's roommate stopped them for now, but doesn't think this is the last time they'll try.
I've advised my friend to make sure and notify new landlord of the attempt to take appliances.
Question 1: Is new landlord responsible for giving friend back the security deposit?
Question 2: If old landlord succeeds in taking appliances, does new landlord have to replace them and, if so, how fast? Friend does not want to be without a stove and fridge for several weeks.
Submitted September 02, 2015 at 01:18AM by awhq http://ift.tt/1NLa36s legaladvice
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