Landlording and tenant laws in Illinois

[Robert Vanecek]

Hey all,

I am currently in the middle of a contested divorce. We have a court appointed realtor to sell my rental property that is currently rented out on a month to month lease. The realtor asked to go through the property because my wife asked the condition of the home for selling. The tenants agreed to let the realtor into the home to look at the house. However, the realtor took my wife through and did not notify the tenants that there would be more than one person going through the home. First, is this illegal? Second, is there legal action that the tenants can take against my wife for illegally trespassing on the property?

Odd situation, I know. Thanks in advance for your help.

Rob

[John Warren]

@Robert Vanecek not to play the devil's advocate, but what will the tenant do when a potential buyer brings their family through? Buyers and buyer's agents will not give exact number counts on who is coming through. You probably know the tenant well, but as much as possible I would treat this part of things as a business and just let this one go. The property will sell you and you guys will split the money in some way and then you can get back into the game once things clear up. You will never hear from or see the tenant again.