I reached out to Aaron when I discovered that my tenants were conducting potentially illegal and dangerous activities in the basement. This somehow seemed to personally offend him. I have worked in the legal field for over a decade and I have never encountered a more rude, sneering and condescending individual. Our first phone conversation was seemingly OK and then it went downhill from there. Afterwards nearly every question I asked was met with disdain. At times he seemed to be on the verge of giving himself an ulcer. He would constantly interrupt and attempt to browbeat. At no point did I feel like this was a lawyer who would have my best interests at heart. My personal favorite moment of our short-lived relationship is when he dramatically sighed and said "Unfortunately, it looks like I will have to do some work for you." I assume no one forced him to be a lawyer. Eventually he decided that we should serve the tenants a termination of lease. He misspelled "dangerous" on the notice. You would think for a 3K retainer he would avoid such sloppy mistakes. He then decided to change his mind at the last minute and that was the final straw. It was my mistake to put up with Aaron's bad behavior but as I was in a time crunch I felt that I had limited options. From the many positives reviews (I assume most of them are real), Aaron does know how to behave like an adult and treat people in a professional and courteous manner. However, if you are one of the people that Aaron decides to show his true and lowly nature to, hang up immediately as this burst hemorrhoid is not worth one second of your time. The only good thing I can say about him is that he gave the retainer back. But I did have to email him for the final installment. Additionally, if you are a landlord seeking representation - call Abdilla & Associates at 630-839-9195. read more

There were more positive reviews than negative so I thought I'd give this guy a try. Unfortunately the negative comments ring true. He answered his phone when calling the main number, seemed cordial for the first minute then as soon as he realized I was a new customer he talked as fast as an auctioneer, letting me know he'd text me an email for more appropriate correspondence, mentioning he gets paid for his time, charging a minimum of $200 for 1/2 hour or less. He didn't pause for a second before hanging up, never hearing the details of my case. So yes, has a rude personality as others have said. He never followed up with the email as he said he would. There's so many lawyers to choose from in Chicago. This guy clearly doesn't want any new business. If he's such a "big deal" why doesn't he have an assistant to answer calls? read more

Aaron seriously is a lifesaver! I had a crazy situation with my previous landlord with demands on their end that were so outrageous. Aaron jumped in and got me out of my lease asap. The landlord was an attorney and felt like it was ok to try and bully me into doing what he wanted. I knew I needed an attorney after several attempts of trying to resolve the issue on my own. I hired Aaron, and he found a careless mistake on the landlord's side with an elementary lease obligation for Chicago tenant laws. Aaron was able to shut this idiot down so I could move on. Aaron is not only great at his job but is also hilarious and made my situation better in more ways than one. I appreciate his professionalism, drive to work hard for his clients, and sense of humor. He is a no BS kind of person. I appreciate this in people and Aaron! Thank you, Aaron, for changing things for me and giving me peace to move on. You ROCK!! read more

Our landlord refused to give us our security deposit back and even though we knew our landlord was breaking the RTLO, we didn't initially realize the ordinance also calls for the landlord to pay lawyer and court fees when you win in this situation. (We almost tried to sue on our own which would have been a nightmare!) We decided to Google lawyers, discovered Aaron, left a message, and he personally called us right back. We didn't have to pay Aaron anything and he helped us easily and quickly get the full settlement from our landlord (plus recover his own fees). He knew everything about landlord/tenant law inside and out and made everything so easy. We just wish we would have called him sooner! read more

Couldn't even get a response from this law firm(still haven't). I mean not even a "sorry we can't take this on right now" would of been proper business etiquette. How can you trust someone to represent you and they can't even respond to potential business? read more

I was dealing with a really difficult landlord situation before I found Aaron. They weren't fixing some pretty significant issues in my unit and when I asked to be released from my lease they gave reletting as my only option. Needless to say, I was stressed! Aaron was so compassionate about my issue and was quick to respond to any questions. He got me out of my lease and handled all the communications with my landlord (who was trying to bully me with their own lawyer). I was initially hesitant to involve a lawyer of my own but I am so glad that I did! Thank you, Aaron! read more

Rude, shuts you down right away when asked questions! Called to ask about evictions, basically said " oh I charge 400.00 hourly" before I can finish my sentence! read more

Many other lawyers and firms that I've contacted have not gotten back to me, but Aaron has ALWAYS been quick to respond. He gave me realistic expectations and possible outcomes with my landlord issues. Dealing with the law and contracts is never easy, so he might come off a bit strong to those expecting an easy way out. From my interactions with him, I believe he's passionate, compassionate, and honest with his law practice. If you need legal representation, especially for a time-sensitive issue, contact Aaron. read more

Aaron is fast to respond to every phone call and email. He took on my case really fast and we got out of our lease easily. I only wish I had talked with Aaron sooner. Could have saved a lot more money. read more

As an attorney myself who has been dealing with a complicated landlord tenant issue, I called various landlord/tenant attorneys and received no response. Aaron got back to me incredibly quickly, spoke with me for over 20 minutes about my issue, gave me outstanding advice, and never charged a dime! Highly, Highly recommend! read more

I would give zero stars if I could. Aaron told me to call him at 3:00. I called at 3:00 sharp, no answer. He got back to me at 3:30. I had already sent him information about my lease prior to the call. We were probably on the phone for less than an minute when he cut me off before my explaination of the situation and said my answers were "bullshit". When I called him on using inappropriate language he scoffed like I want in the wrong. I told him that I didn't appreciate how he was speaking to me and that this is a tough situation for already and is causing me anxiety. He plain said "then I'm not your guy". I can't believe I was treated this way. Don't let these lawyers make you feel subhuman in order to get help. There are lawyers that are helpful and understanding from the start. read more

Aaron was great to work with - quick to respond, extremely helpful and (most importantly) successful in representing me and winning my case. Would recommend his services to anyone looking. read more

As someone who has attended law school, I know what I can and cannot handle. I also know a reasonable attorney when I see one. I had recently moved out of a rental to move into the homeownership world. My landlord refused to give me most of my deposit, claiming outrageous damages and failing to follow proper procedure, thus breaking the RTLO. Although I considered pursuing the case independently, I decided to hire someone who knows more than me in this particular area of law. While I know the law in general terms, a more specialized area such as this requires an attorney who knows what they are doing. Aaron is that attorney who knows what he is doing regarding security deposit cases. He analyzed my case immediately, agreed that he would accept it, answered all my questions, and got the landlord served. Immediately upon service, settlement talks ensued, and Aaron did a phenomenal job settling the case. Before I knew it, I was signing a beneficial settlement agreement and received the funds. Aaron took care of everything for me and kept me updated as the progress ensued. If you know you have been wronged by a previous landlord who wrongfully kept your deposit, then I suggest hiring Aaron Krolik because he will resolve the case for you efficiently and timely! read more

No compassion. Rude. If you're in a bind this is not the place for you unless you need help breaking a lease rather than having your current residence be habitable. Owners response once again shows a lack of compassion and willingness to help. There are laws for people with disabilities and Mr. Krolik chooses to focus on only one area of landlord tenant law even if it's not the remedy for the situation. I was belittled in the phone and dismissed. You came off very egotistical and made fun of me. You shouldn't have a license. read more

Aaron is an incredible passionate and kind attorney. He didn't charge me a dime to review my lease, and give me some advice. He is in this position to help people in a pinch, and is not in the job for the money. I cannot recommend him enough for his kindness, promptness in responding to my questions, and honesty in my situation. Definitely the best attorney for tenant law. read more

I can't imagine having gone to anyone but Aaron Krolik, and I can't recommend him enough. Our Landlord failed to return our security deposit as required by law, and Aaron was responsive, organized, persistent, and determined with our case. When dealing with extremely unprofessional, disrespectful, and overtly untruthful opposing counsel, Aaron kept accurate and extensive records and made sure the case kept progressing, despite defendant delays. He allowed my wife and I to focus on the rest of our life (and growing family) because we knew we could trust that Aaron was on top of it. Even after easily winning the judgment, there was significant work to be done to actually get the money, but Aaron got it done (deposit + 2x penalty + interest + his own fees). If we were still in Chicago, Aaron would be my first call for any landlord issues. He has renewed my faith in the justice system. read more

Okay, Aaron is the most helpful, straightforward, and hilarious lawyer that will give you the cold hard truth and honest and very helpful advice as to what to do! He might have a naughty mouth but as far as I am concerned smarter people swear more! He relieved all of my worries in a 15 minute phone call and he's saved me thousands by giving the best advice. If I do come to the point of needing representation, I will absolutely be giving him my money! I just want to say, reading all the bad reviews only made me want to come to Aaron more. It is very obvious that those are all people dissatisfied with the cold hard truth and a lawyer cannot be held responsible for it. If you need someone who will give you real life scenarios to your problem and not waste your money, give him a call. read more

Dynamite attorney defines Aaron! I was having landlord issues (after having to relocate out of state for work) and trying to find a sub-tenant. Aaron answered my call immediately, had a solution within hours and everything resolved within two days. My only regret is I didn't know about him earlier! However, I would highly recommend him to anyone...got my deposit back, "stopped the bleeding" of paying rent in Chicago when I lived out of state, etc. Thank you! read more

Seriously, just hire Aaron if you need to get out of your lease. He will give it to you straight, no BS. Feel confident that if he takes on your case, you will get out of your lease! He's a tough, honest and compassionate lawyer and I recommend Aaron to anyone who needs this sort of help!!! Do not get caught up on Aaron's language or demeanor if you're sensitive to tone... he truly knows what he's doing so just take his advice!!! I'm immensely grateful for his representation. THANK YOU read more

I had a perfectly fine relationship with my landlord of 3 years -- until I moved out and he paid me less than half of my security deposit. My landlord had used the money for minor wear and tear, including painting the apartment and replacing a light fixture that had never worked since I moved in. He also failed to provide itemized receipts for what these repairs cost. After reading his reviews, I contacted Aaron to see what my options were. He asked me to send him a copy of the letter from my landlord as well as a copy of my lease. He got back to me almost immediately and said I had a great case. In addition to what I mentioned above, it turns out my landlord also hadn't paid interest on my security deposit, the penalty for which is twice the amount of the security deposit. In his defense, after I sent my landlord a letter, he offered to pay me half the remainder of the security deposit, but it was too little too late -- and if he had been willing to do that in the first place, why not just send that amount from the beginning? The whole thing felt dishonest on his part, which is why I'm glad I contacted Aaron. Aaron emailed me often to keep me informed of how the process was going. We didn't go to court since my landlord basically had no case, and the whole thing was settled in about two months. I ended up with an amount that was more than fair without gouging my landlord, and Aaron was able to get his fees from the landlord as well. The only thing I paid out of pocket was the fee to file the lawsuit, which I gained back more than threefold when the lawsuit was settled. If you have any kind of problem similar to mine, don't hesitate to contact Aaron. The whole process of filing a lawsuit was stressful and annoying, but these things are sometimes necessary to get what you deserve. Aaron took the reigns and basically dealt with it all himself -- making things much easier on me. read more

I used Aaron a few years back and can't believe it's taken me this long to write a review! Aaron is the real deal- I promise that these reviews are not exaggerated. I was living in Printers Row and was paying $1,800 in rent (at the time this was pretty high for the area) and I had a security deposit of $3,600. I was diagnosed with epilepsy and was having several grand mal seizures a week- I couldn't live alone and was forced to withdraw from school and move back in with my parents at the time. My landlords lived out of state and weren't particularly friendly. They basically said they were sorry I was having health problems but I was SOL on the lease. I initially reached out to my dad who was a law professor at the time- he didn't specialize in real estate law so he referred me to Aaron who had come highly recommended from a fellow law professor in the real estate space. At the time Yelp wasn't as big so I don't remember looking at Yelp but when I spoke to Aaron on the phone, I immediately felt at ease. He asked for my full lease (which was emailed to me so I just forwarded it to him) and within 15 minutes he told me he could legally terminate my lease for $1,000.00 because my landlord failed to attached the correct RLTO Summary to the rental agreement. Long story short, I paid Aaron - and everything turned out as he promised. My landlords refunded my security deposit with interest, in full, and that was that. I still keep in touch with Aaron and refer him as many people as I can. Don't hesitate to call him if you have any tenants rights questions - he's a pleasure to do business with. How refreshing it is to be able to say that about a lawyer these days! read more

My wife and I are very happy with our experience with Aaron. The landlord at our prior residence used an invalid lease and chose not to return our security deposit when we departed. Aaron terminated the lease for us and ran through the proper protocols to ensure we were doing everything right. However, we had no contact information for the landlord (one reason the lease was invalid) and Aaron tactically was able to draw him (his attorney at least) out of the shadows. After engaging in a lengthy negotiation period with the other attorney, Aaron deftly guided us to a positive outcome while avoiding actual court proceedings. In a process that presented considerable roadblocks, Aaron navigated them well and got us to place where we were happy. Hopefully I don't need to, but would definitely give Aaron another call if the need arose again. read more

If there is one thing that I can NOT handle, it is stress. It seems I am always getting myself into epic messes, and this time I was dealing with a DISASTER. After many a quarrel with management and my landlord to get the plumbing in my apartment fixed, the inevitable happened. My apartment flooded with sewage. I was forced to live in a hotel for over two weeks .I had to throw out many of my possessions, get new furniture, new carpets, and mold had to be removed from the bathrooms. Everything was running smoothly but when my roommate went to renew the lease he was denied! For absolutely no reason! Sure enough, when he returned there was an e-mail from our landlord telling us that the building management decided "the tenants" (we) could not renew and that we had to vacate the apartment at the end of the lease. The lease that would expire in UNDER THREE DAYS! Needless to say, I was freaking out. I frantically surveyed google and I made a few calls but nearly everyone I spoke to seemed impatient and they pushed me to make an appointment immediately before even hearing why I might have needed their services. I had to know NOW! This was an extremely urgent matter, not something that could "wait a few days". I had to know QUICK if I needed to be packing and moving everything into storage.. It was getting to the point I was afraid I would never sleep again... I turned to Yelp for help and got Aaron on the line. I explained my situation and he was 100% straight forward. He told me that (in this case) the law was completely on my side and I might not even need his services. Being the kind of person, who just NEEDS TO KNOW I can not express how much I appreciated how he put my mind at ease. He did this by not only by explaining to me "why" and "how" the law is behind me, but by literally pulling out (and giving me my own personal copy of) the Chicago Municipal Code. He then pointed out the exact infractions of not only the landlord, but the Building Management Company as well. Then in layman's terms... he looked at us with his big movie star smile (did I mention he's gorgeous?) and said "You have NOTHING to worry about". Aaron was honest, he told us how to deal with the situation (without him) but I insisted that the last thing I wanted to do, was deal with, not only... A) A terrible management company excising personal revenge on me for making them replace the carpets B) Their team of Lawyers C) And I most certainly did NOT want to deal with the... "Oh, I'm such a big man because I use fancy words of intimidation. I know everything there is to KNOW about rental properties. I mean, I do own several of them (I somehow get the impression he is speaking of the basement suite in his town-home). My favorite response to any confrontation is to illustrate my high familial status. If you were not aware?!? EVERYONE in my family are all lawyers. All my friends? oh you guessed it!!! They are lawyers too!!! I even have a friend who is a doctor AND a lawyer AT THE SAME TIME. So... yeah.... that means I'm pretty much a lawyer 2" jerk boyfriend -- who appointed himself as Her "legal agent" and official mouthpiece regarding ALL correspondence. He did this not out of actual legal responsibility, as much as his need to impress his girlfriend (our landlord) who he so lovingly calls "Babe" Needless to say, I didn't want to deal with any of these horrific people ever again - and thanks to Aaron I haven't had to! I'm still in my apartment (20 days later) and I have plenty of time to move out comfortably. Perhaps I may even be a little more discriminate in finding somewhere that might actually be habitable... but if I fail, I know Aaron will be there for me. I would recommend Aaron A. Krolik to anyone in any kind of Tenant / Landlord dispute. He truly rocks. read more

I am not sure if some of the reviews are written by Aaron himself, but what I am sure about is that I will never work with him again. He was very hyped up as a lawyer who can break a lease. To say that he didn't live up to the hype would be an understatement. First off, from the very beginning this guy was impossible to get in touch with. Yes, I understand he's a lawyer and that he's busy. But aren't we all? It seemed like he's doing me a favor by calling me back. Seriously? Ironically, he was very easy to reach prior to taking my money and depositing it the same day. Second, he was hyped up to be "the best" and able to break any lease. He cannot. The largest portion of the renter's sector in the city of Chicago is through AtProperties. If your lease is through those guys, beware. He cannot break it. Third, his demeanor is what threw me off from the start. He comes across as a rude and arrogant guy. And, needless to say, he is. This guy just makes you feel like he's spent too much time discussing matters with you. His one-word type of responses are ridiculous. I really can't see him staying in business for long. Granted, Aaron did refund my money, hence the two stars instead of one. I just felt like this guy was a joke from the very beginning. Very unprofessional and a complete waste of time. read more

Although I haven't worked with anyone else, I can't imagine that anyone could be better than Aaron! Aaron (and Ayana) are VERY responsive and always kept me up-to-date. Aaron makes this dreaded process so pain-free! He knows a lot about what he does and is also an extremely nice and professional person. I cannot recommend him enough! If you have an issue with your rights as a tenant, Aaron Krolik is your guy! Thank you Aaron!!! read more

I hope I'm like a lot of people when I say: I'm not a litigious person. I never have any real desire to take out my ire on people in a civil court. However, there are times when the only real recourse a person has is in civil court, and this is where Aaron Krolik came in. My husband and I had a terrible experience with a landlord in 2012-13. Long story short, we were being kicked out of the unit because he went in to foreclosure and didn't disclose it to us. We went through a lot of back-and-forth with him and the new owner of the unit to no avail so we just decided the best thing to do would be to leave. We gave our notice and we were out about a week before our lease expired. Fast forward about a month. We never received our security deposit back. After some amateur research, we realized that Chicago has some pretty clear and strict regulations regarding landlord conduct and the return of security deposits. Now another 15-20 days pass and we really don't have our security deposit back. According to the Chicago Landlord-Tenant Ordinance, we're owed double what we paid. We first tried to negotiate with our former landlord and he just sent us a check for less than half the original deposit with some ridiculous excuse for why he withheld money. Not acceptable, so we called Aaron. Aaron was a great lawyer. He responded promptly to our initial inquiries, he was always available via email and phone, and he really knows his way around the Landlord-Tenant ordinance. He explained every step of the process to us, including necessary fees, and kept us updated every time he went to court or heard from the other side. We were really happy with the exceptional service we received from Aaron. He came highly recommended by an acquaintance and we definitely recommend him to anyone who is experiencing issues with landlords, rentals, etc. in the city of Chicago. He is knowledgeable and available, which is all anyone can ask for in an attorney. I hope I will never have to sue anyone again (especially now that I'm not a renter) but if I ever found myself in a similar predicament, I'd call Aaron right away. read more

"After reviewing my rights and obligations, I think I'm going to use the $300 that you are asking from me to instead purchase an Xbox One. Maybe a Playstation 4. I'm not sure which yet. If either of you have a recommendation between the different console systems, please let me know. Have a great weekend and good luck with the management of the building." -- This is the email that I was able to send to the management company of my former building after Aaron took the time to review my documentation and provide me with his advisement (at no cost, given it was an initial consultation). He was direct, to the point, reassuring, and experienced. Tenancy can be confusing enough as it is, and disputes between buildings and tenants happen all the time. It's good to know that there are people like Aaron out there to provide the necessary experience and artillery to help lone tenants like me and others understand their obligations and combat greedy management companies. If you have an issue with a building, Aaron will help you fix it quickly and with peace of mind. read more

This is the second time that I have retained Aaron to handle a landlord tenant security deposit dispute. He is always available by phone or email and responds almost immediately. I really like the way he makes the whole process so easy. He handled everything through email and phone correspondence and the whole process took about 3 months. He will tell you right away if you have a good case and how to proceed so there is no time wasted. I recommend Aaron highly for any landlord tenant needs. read more

There are a couple of things that I want to say before telling you my story, because I think that the credibility of the reviewer matters as much as the review itself. I work with attorneys every day. I have a JD and an MBA, and am myself an attorney at the top-rated law firm in Chicago (and the world for my practice area). Before I hire ANYONE, I do extensive due diligence. Though I have a deep knowledge of contracts and corporate matters, I had never dealt with a consumer lease, so I decided to speak with an expert. It was the best decision I could have made. I had an issue with my lease, where I had inadvertently violated a notice provision and was on the hook for $1,200. After about 5 minutes of speaking with me, Aaron could tell that my case was a loser. He could have lied to me, told me that it was a sure thing, and then charged me for hours of unnecessary work. But instead, he took a very honest and pragmatic approach. He let me know that, ultimately, if this went to litigation, I would probably lose, as there was case law that was directly adverse to my position. Despite that, he took several hours of his time to strategize with me about things I could do outside of the legal process. In the end, AS A DIRECT RESULT OF HIS RECOMMENDATIONS, the apartment building dropped the claim and I paid them NOTHING. When I asked Aaron about his billable rate, he told me NOT TO WORRY ABOUT IT. After giving me hours of his time and energy, HE DIDN'T CHARGE ME A CENT. He told me that it really bothers him when apartment buildings mistreat their tenants, and HE WAS JUST HAPPY TO HELP. Most lawyers would have gotten off the phone as soon as they learned that they couldn't make any money off me. But not Aaron. He and I had multiple phone calls, exchanged emails, and he reviewed all of my lease documents (including the numerous attachments) FOR FREE. At all times, he was PUNCTUAL and PROFESSIONAL and offered ZEALOUS ADVOCACY. This man is a credit to our profession, and to the human race generally. Aaron, I'm grateful for everything you do for your clients. The world is a better, more honest place because you are in it. I also wanted to take a moment to respond to the reviews of others (Yelp won't let me actually respond on the specific thread). Often times with great attorneys, you will see many 5 star reviews, and a few 1 star reviews. Aaron is no different. The reason for this is simple: people don't like getting bad news and, sometimes, it's a lawyer's job to give it. In particular, a girl named Lindsay left a review that I want to address. Lawyers are the people you call when things take a turn for the worst. Deep down, most people expect that lawyers will be able to fix everything. But you should know that some things can't be fixed, because the law may not be on your side. Often, the BEST legal advice that a lawyer can give is NOT TO BRING A CLAIM. If you do, it will only cost you your time, money, and sanity. Now, I know it can be difficult to hear that your situation may not have a tenable legal solution. But think about the alternative. There are a lot of lawyers out there who would let you bring a losing claim, just so they collect the fees. Lindsay, I understand that you didn't like the answer you got, but that doesn't make it any less correct. The truth is often a hard pill to swallow. Another thing that I want to mention is that lawyers are not therapists. When you call and want to talk about things other than the facts, or aren't completely forthcoming about facts, it just wastes everyone's time. The ethical and responsible thing to do is to let you know the situation (that you don't have a claim), and to go advocate on behalf of the clients that do. Lastly, if you are anything other than COMPLETELY HONEST with your lawyer, then there's really no point in hiring one. We can tell when you're dodging questions or when you don't answer truthfully. In fact, it's OUR JOB TO KNOW. So it really doesn't help anyone to CALL US TO DO A JOB, and then get upset when we do that job effectively. We're not doing this to make you feel bad; we're just anticipating the other side's arguments. Do you think your adversary was going to sugar coat the issue? If, after 5 minutes, the people on your side think you're not being completely honest, what do you think opposing counsel is going to say after a month of discovery? read more

I was having trouble with my landlord and needed legal advice. I found this law office here on Yelp and I contacted them via the submission form on their website. Personally, I usually consider those forms a black hole for communication, but in this case a staffer from Krolik Law contacted me immediately via phone and email. She answered all of my legal questions and provided lots of information that I needed. She was incredibly helpful, patient, knowledgable and supportive. If I run into legal trouble with a future landlord I will most certainly keep Krolik Law in mind. read more

Don't be fooled by Aaron's friendly demeanor and good sense of humor. He is a vigilant, whip-smart attorney who knows deposit law and the Chicago Residential Landlord Tenant Ordinance inside and out. Our previous landlord threatened to keep part of our deposit to replace keys she said we never returned. Aaron looked at our case and quickly noted discrepancies in the lease that entitled us to DOUBLE our deposit. They didn't know what hit them and we settled out of court, victorious. If you need legal help with your landlord or tenants, don't hesitate to call Aaron Krolik. read more

We hired Aaron a few years back to help us with a horrible landlord and he took care of everything for us. All I had to do was send him a copy of our lease and he found the best way to get us what we were due. Never had to do anything except send a few emails. He made the entire process as easy as can be! read more

I was referred to Aaron through a friend regarding our apt lease in Chicago. On a whim we got a great deal and decided to buy a house. You cant always plan these things around your lease. I tried for months to re-rent our apt and help my landlord, who was not helpful at all. Aaron reviewed our lease (for free) and found that our lease was missing some important parts that are required by Chicago/Cook County law. Now only was Aaron friendly, professional, timely and always available to answer questions and concerns from my apprehensive husband and I, but he has a great attitude doing so and executed flawlessly. So far everything has gone smoothly. We moved out over a month ago and haven't heard a word from our landlord. We are so grateful for Aaron and would highly recommend him to anyone in need like we were. read more

When my husband's and my landlord tried to back out of an agreement we made about ending our lease early, Aaron was able to take the entire headache off of my hands and not only end our lease, but get our full security deposit back. He also helped me teach the scumbags one very serious lesson about violating tenants' rights. The time and energy Aaron saved me was invaluable. He knows absolutely everything there is to know about tenant law, and is thoughtful and inventive in his approach. I can't imagine a better outcome for my situation and would absolutely recommend his services. read more

If you feel like you have no option or are in a sticky situation, this is your guy. We had just signed a new one year lease 3 days before our apartment was burglarized. Our landlord was not accommodating and we immediately sought the help of Aaron Krolik. It took Aaron one email and a copy of our lease to find a tiny loophole that dissolved it's validity. It was almost something god sent or straight from a movie. Not only did he get us out of our lease no problem, he got our security deposit back IN FULL with interest. Aaron was literally the hero of our year. Can't say enough good things and we will be forever grateful. read more

Not sure how this guy has so many positive reviews but if they aren't paid reviews he must have had one horrible of a bad day and took it out on a potential client . Here's my story and I will add his response comment from google , because it's quite hilarious . I called Aaron yesterday seeking his help to get out of my apartment building without any financial reprocussions and he told me to email him a copy of my lease and he would read it over and get back to me . So I immediately did as such at 1:04pm. I gave him time to look over the lease and didn't hear back from him until I called him the next day which he asked me what I wanted to do and I was explaining my situation with him and he told me "all you're doing is whining " . I was immediately in shock and asked him why he would speak to a potential client in that manner and he then goes on to say "I don't think I'm going to be able to help you" Yeah I didnt want your "professional" help after that anyway. What "professional" says that to a potential client?! My "whining" was valid complains to my STORY that leaves me eligibile to SUE. You unprofessional jerk. Take your money and time and go elsewhere . This guy doesn't care about anything but being a condescending prick. Response from the owner : "You refused to let me talk. I had ideas. Everything you discussed had nothing to do with your ultimate concern. I listened for 5 minutes straight and had enough I'm sorry." My response to owner's response: I did not refuse to let you talk I was explaining my situation to you and as a professional attorney you should listen to your clients story to get all the information about the case. Everything I said was relevant to the case . If you had ideas you could have politely explained them when I stopped talking to give you a chance to respond instead of saying "I'm whining " you should have replaced the negative comment with a positive one . A side note from me: There's no excuse for the unprofessional character you displayed. Even if you by any chance had a bad day and took it out on someone , get it together and be professional. This is your reputation and if you're going to treat people in that manner it's going to get around and tarnish you. I hope you can learn from this review and grow as a better person . Hopefully it's a wake up call to you that you are not better than anyone and should not treat people that way. read more

Let me start out by saying that my experience getting my full deposit back was long and painful. My former landlord lived out of state, didn't show up to hearings, tried to move the case to California, and didn't pay my judgment. I expected this to go on literally for years, and then have to try to collect through an agency. Thanks to Aaron, I wasn't alone in this process. He was responsive to my emails and answered all my questions through this ordeal. He unfortunately had to take some tough action to get a resolution, but here I am with my cash back. I would recommend him 10 times over if you have any trouble getting your deposit back like I did. Briefly, my former landlord charged me $400 to touch up paint, and sent me the rest more than 45 days after moving out. This is AFTER I granted her request by moving out 2 weeks before my lease was up. People: Read your lease, know your rights, and get professional help to navigate the legal system when you need help! Thank you again to Aaron! You are the BEST! read more

Just got off the phone with Aaron a bit ago. He's a great guy, gave us really fair advice. Not overly litigious; was expecting him to advise us to sue in a seemingly cut and dry case involving a late security deposit but he instead took a more reasonable (and in my opinion pragmatic) approach and advised we settle as is to save us on court costs/time. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a smart attorney who will give you an honest consultation, even if (as in this case) it cost him some potential business. read more

I connected with Aaron in Nov 2020 when he helped me break my lease. Aaron was so knowledgeable with RLTO and the law that he was able to successfully and legally terminate my lease almost immediately. On top of that, he was able to sue my landlord for illegally keeping my security deposit and additional reasons, so I ended up with even more money back. That sets Aaron apart from others; he went above and beyond in that sense, maybe the most others would have done was break my lease and that's it, but Aaron did everything that he could do. My particular case did take a while, but I remained patient and we kept in touch every couple months or so. I would recommend Aaron to anyone who is having trouble in a landlord-tenant situation. He's also very personable, so that made me feel comfortable reaching out to him, asking him questions, and he reassured me everything was going to turn out fine. I put my trust in Aaron and he did not disappoint. Thanks so much, Aaron! read more

Hired Aaron to break my lease and ensure safe return of my security deposit. Aaron was responsive to all of my questions/concerns and provided a written retainer agreement that covered my needs perfectly. I received my security deposit back in full and felt confident throughout the whole process. I'd recommend you consult Aaron if you have a similar problem with the RLTO or your landlord. He got back to me quickly and let me know right away if he thought we had a case. read more