Tenants' rights and eviction defense.

What we handle

• Eviction defense — representing tenants facing eviction, from the first summons through trial and, where needed, post-judgment relief
• RLTO (Chicago Residential Landlord-Tenant Ordinance) claims — including security deposit violations, notice failures, and retaliation. RLTO cases often include fee-shifting, meaning we may be able to represent you without upfront cost
• Habitability claims — when your landlord isn't keeping the unit in livable condition (no heat, pest infestation, mold, structural issues) and won't fix it
• Lease review — before you sign, so you know what you're agreeing to
• Security deposit recovery — when a former landlord hasn't returned your deposit or has made improper deductions
• Retaliation and discrimination claims — if you're being targeted for exercising your legal rights or because of a protected characteristic
• Rental assistance navigation — connecting you to programs that may help cover rent arrearages or prevent eviction

When to reach out urgently

If any of these apply to you, contact us as soon as possible — timing matters for housing cases:

• You've received a 5-day, 10-day, or 30-day notice from your landlord
• You've been served with an eviction summons
• Your court date is within the next week
• A sheriff has posted a move-out notice on your door
• Your utilities are being shut off by your landlord

How pricing works for housing matters

Most housing defense is priced as a flat fee. RLTO claims and other fee-shifting matters can sometimes be handled without upfront cost to you — we get paid through statutory fee-shifting if we win. See our full pricing page for the fee menu, sliding scale tiers, and payment plan structure.