Public Act 97-470
(Mayfield, D-Waukegan; Jones, D-Chicago) requires landlords to “change or rekey” locks of rental property after a renter moves out if the new renter has a written lease agreement. If the landlord doesn’t do …

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MTO hotline counselors have been hearing that landlords have been charging applicants outrageous fees when applying for housing without providing any explanation for the basis of the fees or if they are refundable. These …

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 the law …

The Aldermen of the Chicago City Council are elected to represent their constituents: you.
Find your alderman on the list below and make a call voicing your support of tenants’ right to have a voice in …

This provides excerpts of Chap 18-27 as it relates to tenants’ access to their fuse box. The Municipal Code of Chicago requires that either tenants have direct 24 hour open access to the circuit breaker/fuse …

Evanston Resident Landlord Tenant Ordinance

City Code

Section 19-37 of the Town of Cicero Code of Ordinances

Tenant Handbook
Landlord Handbook