A class action lawsuit has been filed against BBLI Edison LLC and Berkshire Communities, L.L.C., alleging violations of the Keep Chicago Renting Ordinance (KCRO).
The plaintiffs, including Anthony Cervantes, Kenneth Deentremont, Thomas Burkhead, Jae Avilez, Lauren Webb, and Greg Easter, claim that after acquiring an apartment property at 5200 North Sheridan Road in Chicago through foreclosure, the defendants failed to provide required notices to tenants.
The lawsuit asserts that the defendants did not negotiate lease renewals in good faith or offer relocation assistance as mandated by the KCRO.
Additionally, it is alleged that the defendants allegedly demanded rent they were not entitled to and used these demands to coerce tenants into waiving their rights under the ordinance.
The plaintiffs seek compensation and injunctive relief for themselves and similarly situated tenants.
They are represented by attorneys Joan Fenstermaker and Nicholas Bailey, of the firm of Joan M. Fenstermaker P.C., of Chicago.