Landlord Hasan "Jim" Syed rip-off unsecure premises and hidden tenant costs with trespassing theft false promises Chicago Illinois

Firstly, I was told well after the fact--3 months into my lease--that my heat was not included, when I had specifically asked this question 3 times before signing the lease. Also, I was told I could bring in my own washer and dryer and that the building's worker's would install it for free, since my apt. did not have a washer and dryer. Then a week later, I was told I had to pay $75 to the landlord for this hook-up-- basically a connection of the hoses, which I could have done myself.

Worst of all, my apt. was repeatedly entered when I was not home-- not a break-in, but someone with a key. This person, or persons, used my apt like a motel-- watching DVDs, using the toilet, and going through my personal property. I would find evidence like lights left on, things moved, etc. My landlord refused to believe me, and I filed a police report. My landlord informed me that he would not bear the expense of changing my lock, so I had to go out and purchase the new lock myself and give him a copy of the key. I was then informed I could not deduct the cost from my rent.

I also had itrems stolen from my back porch area on 2 occasions, which got no reaction from the landlord. In addition, items in my basement storage area were repeatedly vandalized.

I do NOT recommend this building or this landlord. He is at best ineffective and lazy, and at worst a rip-off artist who takes advantage of his tenants and provides unsecure premises all while nickel-and-diming them to death. Stay far away if you care about where you live.

Victimized tenant
Chicago, Illinois
U.S.A.