What to do if I moved my equipment into a salon but 24 hours later the owner told me that the lease agreement is off the table and they want higher rent?

What to do if I moved my equipment into a salon but 24 hours later the owner told me that the lease agreement is off the table and they want higher rent?

I just moved my nail salon equipment into a salon; I drove 3 hours to do so. When they told me the terms $95 a week. I said I could not afford but I could build their website and create all their social media my other business in exchange for my rent. They agreed. I drove 6 hours roundtrip to pack amove my salon. That night the owner says I never imagined it would be this good. Next morning after move day, the owner came to me and said, “I don’t want a website. Rent is $95 a week”. I feel like they did a bait and switch. Do I have rights and if so what is the statute against?

Asked on August 22, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Illinois

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