Figueroa v. Deacon

Following a bench trial, defendants Kathryn Deacon and James Deacon appeal from an order of the circuit court granting possession of rental premises and a money judgment for past-due rent and costs in the amount of $8,782.20 to plaintiff, Mike Figueroa. For the following reasons, we reverse.

BACKGROUND

Procedural History

Kathryn and Figueroa entered into a one-year written rental agreement on December 1, 2006 (original lease), for premises located at 5627 West Lawrence Avenue in Chicago. James is Kathryn’s adopted son, who is disabled and lived with her in the apartment. Her adopted daughter…