Evictions – FAQ
NOTE: If your landlord lives in your building, see the “Exceptions” note on the right side of this page. What must my landlord do if he/she wants to have me evicted? She must file a lawsuit against...
View ArticleSecurity Deposits – FAQ
NOTE: If your landlord lives in your building, see the “Exceptions” note on the right side of this page. Do I have to tell my landlord I am moving if I have a written lease? No. Your lease sets forth...
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Heat & Other Essential Services – FAQ
NOTE: If your landlord lives in your building, see the “Exceptions” note on the right side of this page. What are essential services? Heat, running water, hot water, electricity, gas,and plumbing. Who...
View ArticleLockouts – FAQ
NOTE: If your landlord lives in your building, see the “Exceptions” note on the right side of this page. Lockouts from rental any unit are illegal in the City of Chicago. What is a lock-out? Its an...
View ArticleTenants and Foreclosure – FAQ
Tenants impacted by foreclosure: Frequently Asked Questions What is a foreclosure? When an owner falls behind in mortgage payments, foreclosure is the court process by which a bank forces the sale of a...
View ArticleIllinois Laws
L Foreclosure Law: Public Act 095-0262 Illinois Condo Conversion Ordinance Illinois State Preservation Ordinance Code of Civil Procedure-Eviction – Sets out in detail the procedures and methodology of...
View ArticleApartment Conditions and Repairs – FAQ
NOTE: If your landlord lives in your building, see the “Exceptions” note on the right side of this page. What is my landlord responsible for? Your landlord has a duty to keep your apartment in good...
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Saturday, September 25th: the Rents Rights Expo
Learn about bed bugs, credit repair, foreclosure, repair issues, housing subsidies and more. Come join us Saturday September 25th from 9am- 2pm at Truman College, 1145 W. Wilson Ave., for the cities...
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Chicago Residential Landlord Tenant Ordinance
This Ordinance applies to residences within the city of Chicago only. Please see the Exceptions to the RLTO to ensure the law applies to you. For tenants in suburban Chicagoland, please click here for...
View ArticleMalcolm X, Gentrification and Housing as a Human Right
Every day the Metropolitan Tenants Organization works with renters who are facing the negative effects of gentrification and other economic forces that threaten their housing. Thousands of low-income...
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