All Forum Posts by: A.R Shakir

@Brie Schmidt

Yes I made that mistake, I didn't realize it because the tenant  was there for 2 years,  I was suppose to pay every 12 months... 27K vs 2.6K just seems unfair... but I don't know.

Any lawyer suggestions you can PM me?

@Rick M.

In Chicago there seems to be a lot more tenant lawyers then landlords!

I just have never been sued before from a tenant, and just shocked its 10 times what the dispute is over!

@Sam Shueh

Yes since the tenant did not pay last months rent, she agreed to have this withdrawn from last months rent. The damages was separate that we noted

@Andrew B.

Our mistake was we held a security deposit in bank on the lease, but sent the return of security deposit from a different bank, and we did not pay the interest.  

@Erik W.

Thanks I think your right!, I hope!

Alicia,

Good Advice!

Thanks Joe Marshall!

Any recommendations on should I get a lawyer??

My tenant in Chicago send a claim from a lawyer, stating I owe 27 thousand dollars in damages for not returning the complete security deposit.  The security deposit was 10 thousand dollars, she did not pay the last months rent, so 6550 was left. I charged 2,600 for repairs and damages, and sent receipts and pictures. I did not return the money from where the account is being held, and I did not return interest. It was an oversight from my part, but for 2600 I being sued for 27 thousand.....

Any way to approach this.?

Does anyone know any good Landlord Lawyer in Chicago?

I being sued by tenant for security deposit but insane amount!