For Marietta Murphy and her five daughters, Princeton Park seemed like perfect place to raise a family. Her children could have the freedom to ride their bikes and she could have garden. It was affordable. …
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Do I have to tell my landlord I am moving if I have a written lease?
No. …
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Does my landlord have to give me him/her or anyone else’s name, address and telephone number …
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Lockouts from rental any unit are illegal in the City of Chicago.
What is a lock-out?
Its …
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 …
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What kinds of locks must be on the front and rear doors of my building?
The front …
Tenants Without Access to Fuse Box
In buildings over four units, the Chicago Electrical code requires that a tenant have access to their fuse box. If the tenant cannot get to their fuse box, the …
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For …
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What are essential services?
Heat, running water, hot water, electricity, gas,and plumbing.
Who is responsible …
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 …
Interest Rates for leases begun in the following years:
2009 0.12%
2008 1.26%
2007 1.68%
2006 1.71 %
2005 1.01%
2004 0.42%
2003 0.52%
2002 0.83%
2001 3.10%
2000 2.71%
1999 2.63%
1998 3.38%
1997 3.42%
1987-7/1/1997 5.00%
[Note: These are the interest rates for the city of Chicago only]
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