Category Archives: Bad Tenant

More on “sealing” eviction records in Illinois

Posted on March 20, 2018 by Richard Magnone

Misguided proposed law to seal evictions even for cause, foreclosure, or nonpayment of rent evict

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HUD issues fair housing “guidance” on landlord use of criminal background checks

Posted on April 19, 2016 by Richard Magnone

Not good news for Chicago landlords April is fair housing month and to celebrate, the Office of the General Counsel of HUD has released “Guidance on Application of Fair Housing Act Standards to the Use of Criminal Records by Providers … Continue reading →

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Illinois property owners still being scammed

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Richard Magnone

Property owners and landlords in Chicago Illinois on the lookout for fake agents and scammers renting vacant or foreclosure properties

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Landlords, watch out for tenants with guns

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Richard Magnone

Chicago landlord assaulted by tenant with AK-47 reminds lessors to stay safe and enlist the help of police

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