State of the Renter in the City of Chicago
September 1, 2010 – 1:25 pm | No Comment

The Hotline has served as MTO’s eyes and ears into the lives of renters. Since its inception in 1994, the MTO Hotline has fielded more than 150,000 calls, carefully collecting information and tracking data on …

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Mount Prospect summary

THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
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Tenants 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 building used as security in …

Chicago Residential Landlord Tenant Ordinance

*This Ordinance applies to residences within the city of Chicago only. For tenants in suburban Chicagoland, please click here for the law as it applies in your town.
CHAPTER 5-12
RESIDENTIAL LANDLORDS AND TENANTS
(Chicago Residential Landlord and …

Asthma – FAQ

What is asthma?
Asthma is a chronic disease of the lungs that makes it very difficult to breathe. The small and medium airways swell and fill with mucus when they come into …

HUD Tenants' Rights and Responsibilities

HUD Resident Rights and Responsibilities