Know Your Rights
More than 60 percent of Chicagoans live in rental housing, Chicago is concerned with protecting the health and welfare of its citizens, so it enacted a law to encourage landlords and tenants to improve the quality of housing available. This site is intended to help guide Chicago renters and landlords to understand their rights.
+ Fair Notice Ordinance
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Fair Notice Ordinance – was approved by the Chicago City Council in July 2020 and creates new rights and responsibilities for tenants and landlords to give Chicago renters more stability in their homes.
Most importantly, the ordinance increases the amount of notice a landlord must give in order to non-renew or terminate a lease, or to raise a tenant's rent. The ordinance also extends the amount of time during which a tenant may end an eviction filing against them by paying the rent they owe and their landlord’s court filing fees.
You can find more information at https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/doh/provdrs/renters/svcs/know-your-rights--fair-notice-ordinance.html
Fair Notice Ordinance Flyer in English
+ Residential Landlord and Tenant Ordinance
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RLTO – The Residential Landlord and Tenant Ordinance governs most residential rental agreements in the city.
Knowing your rights and responsibilities is key to a good rental relationship. Be sure you know what's expected of you and what you can expect in return.
Whether you're a tenant or landlord, there are laws that spell out your rights and responsibilities.
For more information visit, https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/doh/provdrs/renters/svcs/rents-rights.html
+ HOUSING DISCRIMINATION UNDER THE FAIR HOUSING ACT
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Fair Housing Act - Housing discrimination is illegal in nearly all housing,including private housing, public housing, and housing that receives federal funding.
The Fair Housing Act protects people from discrimination when they are renting or buying a home, getting a mortgage, seeking housing assistance, or engaging in other housing-related activities.
For more information visit https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/fair_housing_equal_opp/fair_housing_act_overview