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Chicago Residential Landlord Tenant Ordinance
November 23, 2010 – 11:17 am | 233 Comments
Chicago Residential Landlord Tenant Ordinance

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 …

Action Alert: Save Renters’ Security Deposits!
May 19, 2010 – 1:36 pm | No Comment
Action Alert: Save Renters’ Security Deposits!

*UPDATE* The subcommittee meeting has been rescheduled for Wednesday, June 16th at 10am at City Hall. Meet on the 2nd floor.

*UPDATE* MTO has learned that the subcommittee meeting scheduled for Monday has been canceled. Check …

Exceptions to the Chicago Residential Landlord Tenant Ordinance
February 12, 2009 – 8:00 am | 33 Comments

If you live in Chicago, the Chicago RLTO governs your tenancy unless you reside in:

An owner occupied building containing less than seven apartments;
A hotel, motel, inn, rooming house, or boarding house (unless you have resided …