The Leading Chicago Tenants Rights Attorney

Class Actions, Lease Breaks, Security Deposit Disputes, And Tenant Representation In Chicago And Cook County, Illinois.

How it works

Securely upload your rental agreement or renewal with all summaries and disclosures, and Aaron will review it for no charge and respond by email.

  1. 1

    Email The Lease Initially Offered To You

    Upload your most current lease or renewal. Then, please describe the issue(s) that you are currently facing.

  2. 2

    Aaron Will Review Your Lease For No Fee

    Aaron will then review your complete lease, including all disclosures and summaries, to see if it is legal under the Chicago RLTO or Cook County, Illinois RTLO.

  3. 3

    Aaron Will Give You A Plan of Action

    Aaron will promptly email you the next steps and what actions can be taken under the applicable landlord tenant law.

Legal Services That Attorney Aaron Krolik Provides

Legal Consultations

Consultations include research, review of all documents and emails, and an over the phone consultation.

Lease Breaks

Early termination of rental agreements or renewals pursuant to the applicable landlord tenant law.

Security Deposit Litigation

Aaron sues Landlords for security deposit violations when improper deductions are made or when interest is not timely paid under law.

Class Actions

Aaron has successfully represented thousands of tenants in Class Action disputes against large buildings and management companies.
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Attorney Aaron Krolik, Chicago tenant attorney

Meet Attorney Aaron Krolik

Aaron Krolik has focused on Chicago renters rights for two decades, helping tenants understand their leases, recover deposits, and early lease terminations.

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What Former Clients Say About Working with Aaron

-Former Client
a month ago
Got back to me day of. Was quick and helpful
-Former Client
2 months ago
I asked Aaron for help - he answered the phone very quickly and listened to my problem. He was very prompt in his responses and transparent about costs and the strategy he intended to pursue. He is highly professional, and thanks to his assistance, I managed to get the corporation to meet all my demands. The letter he drafted was an absolute blitzkrieg, my landlord capitulated within a few hours. Once again, I HIGHLY recommend him and he is beyond great!
-Former Client
2 months ago
Aaron was professional, informative, and generous with his time, offering a wealth of experience and knowledge at no cost to me. If you are seeking legal guidance regarding renters’ rights in Chicago, I highly recommend his expertise.
-Former Client
4 months ago
Although there was no formal engagement with Aaron, during our consultation he took the time to thoroughly review my case and help me understand the complexities of the RLTO. He provided valuable advice and went above and beyond to assist and guide me through pursuing the best options for my situation.
-Former Client
7 months ago
Aaron genuinely wants the best outcome for his clients and will work hard to get you the best results within your rights. Stand up guy, very responsive and professional. Highly recommend him if you’re looking for a housing attorney!
-Former Client
8 months ago
Aaron is extremely knowledgeable about tenants' rights & the laws. He's excellent & professional at what he does. Simply put if you need a lawyer for tenants' rights contact him, you will not be disappointed. Thank you so much, Aaron!
-Former Client
8 months ago
Attorney Aaron K. was a huge help and straight to the point. I requested for help, advice and answers.. that’s what I received.
-Former Client
9 months ago
Aaron handled my security deposit case efficiently and professionally. He was clearly knowledgeable about tenant rights and kept the process straightforward from filing through resolution. The case resulted in recovery of my full deposit plus damages. Communication was clear and expectations were realistic throughout. I would recommend him to anyone dealing with a landlord who improperly withheld a security deposit.
-Former Client
9 months ago
Aaron helped me and my wife get our security deposit back! Aaron responded quickly to any questions we had and was able to get our original deposit back and 2x our deposit as part of the settlement. Would highly recommend Aaron if you have any issues with your security deposit or lease.
-Former Client
10 months ago
Aaron was responsive and didn't waste time. He always gave me his perspective as someone with extensive experience while also taking my perspective seriously. I am a richer man for having met him. Thank you, Aaron, and thank you to the person who recommended him.
-Former Client
a year ago
Aaron helped us get out of a lease run by the worst realty group in Chicago. He easily found a way for us to terminate our lease on the spot, and handled the communication with the realty group. Very thankful for him and would recommend to anybody seeking assistance in landlord-tenant legal matters.
-Former Client
a year ago
Aaron helped us get out of our lease when our landlord wasn’t dealing with pests/mold issues. He was prompt and practical, and we’re very grateful!
-Former Client
a year ago
Aaron was great to work with! He was efficient, responsive, extremely knowledgeable, and supportive. He made my difficult situation stress-free and seamless, and was dedicated to securing the best possible outcome. I highly recommend working with him!
-Former Client
a year ago
Aaron is a super knowledgeable and dependable lawyer. He was always available to answer my questions and made sure I got the best outcome for my case. I couldn’t have asked for better representation—highly recommend!
-Former Client
a year ago
I had a great experience with Aaron. He terminated my lease with ease and even got back my security deposit and a partial rent repayment. Definitely reach out to him if you’re considering.
-Former Client
a year ago
Aaron is great! Quickly responded every time I contacted him. Open and settled my case within weeks
-Former Client
a year ago
Aaron is super knowledgeable with tenant rights and laws. The first time we spoke I told him about my dilemma with my landlord and he was very thorough with how we would proceed. From the first time we spoke he reassured me about my case and how it would end; he was right! He answered all of my questions and was very patient with me Aaron is the attorney you want to have on your side. If you are reading this because he is the attorney you are against, good luck! You are going to need it.
-Former Client
a year ago
Aaron is great he helped my sister get out of her lease when others told us it couldn’t be done but Aaron proved them wrong and found a flaw in her lease that allowed us to terminate it. He is fast and extremely responsive. One thing I really liked about Aaron he is a straightforward guy he gets to the point and doesn’t sugarcoat anything. Aaron will do everything in his power to actually help you when other lawyers would probably take weeks to act on your behalf Aaron will do it in days he is very efficient. If you’re looking to break your lease and you want a strong lawyer with good resources and knowledge I highly recommend Aaron he knows what he’s talking about he is an absolute professional. Thanks Aaron
-Former Client
a year ago
Aaron really helped me out with my renting situation!!! I told my landlord my boyfriend moved in and instead of trying to work something out with me that was reasonable, he tried to wrongfully ask for a $3,600 fee, and then wanted $200 more in my rent going forward. I had already been a tenant of his for about 2.5 years, so this ask was shocking. I tried to negotiate with my landlord, told him this goes against Chicago renting laws, but he was being very stubborn and only wanted more money. I decided I no longer felt comfortable living in his unit. I tried to negotiate breaking my lease, and gave him a VERY generous offer. (he could keep my security deposit, I'll give 1 month additional rent, and still pay rent on the 1st) but he's so GREEDY and it wasn't enough for him. He countered with asking I pay 5x rent to break the lease. That's when I found Aaron online, and sent him a summary of what was going on. He asked for a copy of my lease and said if I wanted to leave the next day without paying anything, I could! Turns out having a lease renewal written on a word document, and no Chicago renting laws attached makes it an easy case haha. Because of Aaron, I was able to walk away from my lease without having to pay my landlord ANYTHING! And my landlord had to PAY ME back my security deposit! If you're going through something, I would recommend Aaron to help out. He made everything easy for me, he could probably help you out too!

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