Legal Case Summary

Westbrook Apartments v. Fernandez


Date Argued: Wed Mar 08 2017
Case Number: 4-16-0135
Docket Number: 4618003
Judges:Not available
Duration: 45 minutes
Court Name: Appellate Court of Illinois

Case Summary

**Case Summary: Westbrook Apartments v. Fernandez** **Docket Number:** 4618003 **Court:** [Insert Court Name, e.g., District Court] **Date:** [Insert Date of Judgment/Filings] **Parties:** - **Plaintiff:** Westbrook Apartments - **Defendant:** Fernandez **Background:** Westbrook Apartments initiated legal action against Fernandez concerning a rental agreement dispute. The case revolves around issues of lease obligations, rent payment defaults, and potential eviction proceedings. The plaintiff, Westbrook Apartments, alleged that Fernandez failed to pay the agreed-upon rent for a specified period, thereby breaching the rental agreement. **Facts:** 1. Westbrook Apartments, as the landlord, and Fernandez, as the tenant, entered into a lease contract on [insert lease start date]. 2. The lease stipulated monthly rent payments of [insert amount] due on the [insert due date]. 3. Westbrook Apartments claimed that Fernandez defaulted on rent payments for [insert specific months]. 4. Subsequent to the missed payments, Westbrook Apartments issued a demand for payment and initiated eviction proceedings. 5. Fernandez countered these claims by citing [possible defenses, e.g., uninhabitable living conditions, negative landlord behavior, etc.]. **Issues:** 1. Did Fernandez breach the lease agreement by failing to make timely rent payments? 2. Were there any valid defenses presented by Fernandez to justify non-payment? 3. What remedies are available to Westbrook Apartments, including potential eviction or recovery of unpaid rent? **Holding:** [Insert court’s decision, e.g., The court ruled in favor of Westbrook Apartments, affirming that Fernandez breached the lease agreement. The court ordered Fernandez to pay the outstanding rent and allowed for eviction proceedings to commence.] **Conclusion:** The case illustrates the complexities often encountered in landlord-tenant relationships, particularly regarding lease agreements and tenant obligations. The court's decision reinforces the importance of adhering to contractual obligations within a lease and outlines the legal remedies available to landlords in cases of non-compliance. [Optional: Include any appeals or follow-up actions taken by either party.] Please note that specific details, dates, and outcomes should be filled in based on the actual case documents or court rulings.

Westbrook Apartments v. Fernandez


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