This letter applies to residents within the city of Chicago only who are covered under the Residential Landlord Tenant Ordinance (RLTO). Please see the Exceptions to the RLTO to ensure the law applies to you.
For …

This is an informational resource list. None of the following organizations have affiliation with the Metropolitan Tenants Organization unless marked with an asterisk.*
Legal Organization Referrals
Evictions (tenant must be low-income)
Lawyers Committee for Better Housing (referral must …

Credit reports contain “information” about where you live and work and your bill paying habits; it may also state whether there has been an eviction or arrest. Landlords have the right to charge for credit …

In order to meet legal requirements,  a unit must have at a minimum, the following amount of square feet per person:
one person – 125 sq. feet
2 people – 250 sq. feet
3 people – 350 sq. …

NOTE: If your landlord lives in your building, see the “Exceptions” note on the right side of this page.
This FAQ describes the different types of leases, how and when you can terminate a lease …