Update from my attorney:"If she mails the rent and it is post marked during the notice period, then you would have filed your eviction prematurely.

Some items mentioned include: - Don't pour grease, oils, rice or pasta of any kind down the disposal because it gums up the pipes leading to a clogged sink- Do run hot water down the drain for 30 or 45 seconds after use to help clear the drain after use.I do the same with a quick explanation on how to change out smoke detector batteries (when you install the 10 year, there's no need unless it is defective) the size of the air filter and how often to change it and how to change it out, how to operate the HVAC thermostat to heat or cool the unit.

Stains, pets, bubble gum, irons, pest infestation, or anything you can think of will ruin it.When I still had decent carpet in some units I acquired, many people would ask, "Are you going to pull the carpet up?" 

Chew gum and pop itc.Yell out You’re a Liar when the tenant is talkingd.Stand there quietly, professionally and have all your paperwork ready and wait until the Judge acknowledges you.4.What should you bring with you to court to make you a winner?

like Greg said, I think you have prematurely given the money back.

That gums up the whole thing, and you actually may not have ANY rights.Chicago is extremely tenant friendly, but if the owner lives on the property and it is less than 6 units, CRLTO goes out the window.

I guess since I am premature, I don't know what to ask for.

However, I think a pop-top or scrape and rebuild would be premature. 

The gov seems going to artificially deflate CPI.These two are very premature early signs of recovery in tech and housing.

It might've been premature to offer something when I still need to know more about the forums myself.