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...and he's blaming me for late rent (may's rent + security deposit) but has miscommunicated with me on several occasions about the exact amount. It's very odd.
He's blaming me for late rent (May move in rent + security deposit) but has told me different amounts for the deposit on several occasions and is now saying I owe him more money.
In Illinios, there are no state set laws regarding amounts of security deposits. It says to check with your municipality. If you are in Chicago, it will likely be easier to find info on it than in the smaller areas of Illinios.
I am not finding anything in Illinois that changes "normal" rules of subletting...you should be bound by the same terms as the amount of the original lease. If the lease has expired and the original tenant is month to month and sublet to you, that could create issue.
Here is a link to a pretty extensive listing of Illinios Real Estate Law
I think your best bet at this point is the email I suggested. if he responds with terms that you question, contact the original tenant on the lease, the management company, etc.
He's blaming me for late rent (May move in rent + security deposit) but has told me different amounts for the deposit on several occasions and is now saying I owe him more money.
Get him, as I advised, to put it in writing. Once he has done so, you can then effectively dispute the amounts, especially if they are in violation of the law. As he is not really being specific, there is not much you can do to enforce that he is breaking the lease.
Get it in writing. Go from there. Also, make sure that it does not include some sort of legally allowable rent increase. I have seen residfential leases that allow for an increase in rent within a year but still under the lease.
Get it in writing. If he is playing fast and loose and you demand terms to follow, he may stop.
Good Luck! I've found that people who seem disorganized are sometimes that way on purpose because it's profitable to them. Several people I've know whom you'd think were scatter-brained were actually very organized and intelligent -- but they used the appearance of being otherwise to get away with behavior that wouldnt normally be tolerated.
Good Luck! I've found that people who seem disorganized are sometimes that way on purpose because it's profitable to them. Several people I've know whom you'd think were scatter-brained were actually very organized and intelligent -- but they used the appearance of being otherwise to get away with behavior that wouldnt normally be tolerated.
I actually think that is what is going on here. Can't be sure, but "forgetting" to ask for the right amount seemed like a way to pocket money. The tenant sends the person the correct rent, the check is cashed and the owner gets the money. Then the person sends the "oops I forgot" and then keeps the money.
@Jessica I think you have rcvd very good input from @thebunny and some others. Be appropriately suspicious and protect yourself with a clear paper trail (or electronic trail) of interactions. You indicated that you had initially paid in cash - I assume green paper money. Do you have a signed and dated receipt for this and what it was for?
The standard CA lease lists forms of payment as personal check, money order, cashier's check, or other to be filled in _______. Transactions in paper cash are a challenge and require a good deal of trust between parties especially the one fulfilling their obligation with cash. I am sure it happens quite a bit, but personally I typical avoid that unless their is benefit to me. Typically the only benefit that a Landlord might offer is below market rent as they do not intend to report for tax purposes all of what they rcvd. Not smart to get involved in supporting that potential.
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