Security Deposit Violations

Did Your Landlord Wrongfully Withhold Your Security Deposit?

Chicago landlords are legally required to follow strict security deposit laws. If your landlord failed to return your deposit, made illegal deductions, or refused to provide an itemized list of damages, you may be entitled to double your deposit amount in damages.

At Tenants Rights Group LLC, we help tenants recover their security deposits plus additional compensation for landlord violations.

Common Security Deposit Violations by Landlords

🚨 Failure to Return the Deposit Within 45 Days – Landlords must return deposits within 45 days of move-out.
🚨 No Itemized List of Deductions – If your landlord keeps part of your deposit, they must provide a written list of deductions within 30 days.
🚨 Failing to Pay Interest on Deposits – In buildings with 25+ units, landlords must pay interest on deposits annually.
🚨 Depositing the Funds in the Wrong Account – Security deposits must be placed in a separate, interest-bearing account.

📌 Example: If a landlord keeps a tenant’s $2,000 deposit without providing an itemized list of damages, the tenant may be entitled to $4,000 in damages under Chicago law.

How We Help Tenants Recover Security Deposits

• Demand Letter – We send a legal demand to your landlord requesting full payment.
• Negotiation – Many landlords settle quickly to avoid legal action.
• Filing a Lawsuit – If necessary, we will sue your landlord for double the deposit amount plus attorney’s fees.
• Court Representation – If your case goes to court, we fight aggressively to recover your money.

Need legal assistance? Our experienced attorneys at Tenants Rights Group LLC are here to help. Call us at (312) 619-9603 or schedule a consultation today.