Category Archives: Municipal Ordinance

Alderman Moreno is back with a piecemeal version of his prior CRLTO amendments

Posted on July 27, 2018 by Richard Magnone

Ordinance unfairly targeting landlords about to be introduced If you read this blog, you are certainly aware of the “Good Cause for Eviction” ordinance championed by first ward Alderman Proco Joe Moreno in May earlier this year.  Landlords came out … Continue reading →

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Illinois court upholds nonrefundable move-in fees under CRLTO

Posted on August 13, 2014 by Richard Magnone

Illinois court affirms legality of non-refundable nonrefundable move-in fees under the CRLTO RLTO in case Steens v Mac Property

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New Chicago Engery Consumption Law Passed and, guess what? Landlords must comply!

Posted on September 13, 2013 by Richard Magnone

The new Chicago Building energy use disclosure ordinance affects Chicago, Illinois landlords and tenants

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Turn that heat on this weekend! Chicago and Suburbs enter heating season.

Posted on September 12, 2013 by Richard Magnone

Heating laws for 2013 in Chicago and Suburbs for landlords and tenants

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City moves forward on “Keep Chicago Renting” Ordinance

Posted on May 31, 2013 by Richard Magnone

Many Chicago post foreclosure REO sales and purchases will be subject to new rules related to existing renters

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Chicago renters foreclosure protection law passes housing committee

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Richard Magnone

Yesterday, the City of Chicago Housing Committee passed the Keep Chicago Renting Ordinance which will now go on to the City Council for a full vote.  Before that, the committee is “holding” the ordinance to give lenders time to respond.

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“Keep Chicago Renting” ordinance comes before Chicago City Council today

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Richard Magnone

The revised Keep Chicago Renting Ordinance affecting tenants in foreclosure properties comes before the City Council Housing Committee May 1

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Renting in the ‘Burbs

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Richard Magnone

Landlords need to know local laws rules and rental ordinances regarding suburban municipalities in Illinois affecting rental properties & tenants

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The 5 stages of “grief” for Landlords with CRLTO problems

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Richard Magnone

The five stages of grief and loss for Chicago Landlords who get served with threatening letter or complaint for violations of CRLTO

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Landlords, it is now “heating season”!

Posted on September 17, 2012 by Richard Magnone

2012 landlord heating requirements for rental in Chicago, Cicero, Oak Park, McHenry, and Evanston Illinois for landlords and tenants

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