Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Illinois

what am I liable for?
At spring break of 2003 I proceeded in moving into my to be apartment for the coming year. I did not sign a lease and it was made verbally clear to me by the other 4 roomates that I didnt have to pay rent. I helped to pay for utilities and the water bill which went right to management. I lived there for 4 months, never paying rent, and never being shown a lease or given any info about the lease's legal info. Recently the 4 girls who were all lease holders, were given a notice for a fine to be paid due to a 5th person living with them. It is a charge of $1060. I offered to help pay 1/5 of it, seeing as how i was one of five girls. They requested that I pay more, a fee of $400 on my part ($100 for 4 months) I refused this as they went behind my back and tried to sneak my approval of this payment without my knowledge. Overall, I sent a check for 1/5 of the fine. I dont believe that i should have to pay any more and I was wondering what legally, they could do to me or if this would even hold up in court. I never signed anything saying i was on a lease. And i dont think I am liable for anything legally here except for what i feel i should pay due to moral responsiblity......

Asked on 6/11/03, 4:42 pm

Mary McDonagh McDonagh-Faherty Law Offices

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Re: what am I liable for?

And you would be right! It is the lessees' responsibility. However, why you think you shouldn't pay rent like the rest of the world is beyond me!

Answered on 6/12/03, 12:48 pm

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