Articles in Evictions & Foreclosures
This weekend, the residents of 7263 S Coles face homelessness. JP Morgan Chase has failed in its responsibility for maintaining this 30-unit property since 2008. For two years, Chase has allowed the building to deteriorate …
A documentary about foreclosure in Chicago, created by Northwestern University Medill School students.
A Dream Foreclosed from LCBH on Vimeo.
Tenant Attorneys & Legal Service Orgs
Free Attorneys (Free for low and very low-income tenants only)
Legal Assistance Foundation………………………………………… (312) 341-1070
Legal help for low-income tenants
Lawyers Committee for Better Housing………………………….. (312) …
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 building used as security in …
Landlord’s Name
To find out who owns a building in Cook County, begin your search in County Building (118 N. Clark Street). First go to the Revenue Dept., Room 112, and ask someone at the …
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 …
Eviction.ct.Bench.book

