QUESTION
Can I file a suit over bed bugs?
Asked on Dec 05th, 2013 on Landlord and Tenant Law - Illinois
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The apartment that I moved into knew they had a problem and didn't do anything about it and let me move in. Also I have a repair shop that I don't want to infest and get sued by a customer so now I can't run my business. What can be done about bed bugs? The landlord hasn't sent any exterminator over and it's been 2 weeks.
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Divorce and Family Law Attorney serving Hillside, IL
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First, you should call the health dept. of whatever town the apartment building is in and report the situation, they can help you out plus issue citations to the landlord. Second, you most likely have grounds for a civil suit against the landlord for injury and/or loss of business, etc. Once the matter has been resolved to your satisfaction (hopefully), you'll be glad you paid the money to hire an experienced attorney in this field who knows the correct actions to take to properly protect your legal rights (including your right to earn income from your business).
Answered on Dec 24th, 2013 at 9:08 PM