Chicago Landlord Law & Policy Center
Welcome to the Chicago Legal Learning Center, your go-to resource for practical legal tips that keep your rentals compliant and profitable. Let’s cut through the noise and focus on what landlords really need to know—tenant screening, leases, evictions, and more. Dive in and run your chicago rentals smarter!
Tenant Screening and Rental Applications
- 6 Common Tenant Screening Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
- Chicago Tenant Screening MASTERY GUIDE
- Risks Around Tenant Screening in 2024: Chicago Landlords – Don’t Get Caught
- How 2025 Illinois Tenant Credit Report Law Impacts Landlords
Leasing and Evictions
- Cash for Keys or File Eviction in Chicago?
- 5-Day or 30-Day Notice of Non-Payment? Know When You Need to Serve Each
- A Landlord’s Guide to Chicago Eviction Laws
- Can You Evict in the Winter in Chicago? A Guide for Landlords
- Everything You Don’t Know About Cook County Evictions in 2024
- Evanston RTLO Changes Landlords Must Know in 2025
- Cook County Landlords Won’t Need Sheriff to Serve 2025 Notices
- 2025 Illinois Landlord Retaliation Act: What You Should Know
Security Deposits and Lease Violations
- Understanding Illinois Security Deposit Laws
- What Are the Security Deposit Changes in RTLO?
- Do Landlords Need To Pay Interest On Security Deposits In Illinois?
Maintenance and City Inspections
- What is the Flood Disclosure for Leases in Illinois
- 2024 Legal Updates for Illinois Landlords: Electronic Payments, Radon Protection, and EV Charging
Fair Housing Laws and Compliance
- Fair Housing Practices: Your Responsibilities as a Chicago Housing Provider
- Just Housing Amendment – Are You Screening Correctly in Cook County/Chicago?
- Source of Income Discrimination in Illinois: Why You Need a Property Management Company
- How New Anti-Gentrification Ordinance Affects Chicago Rentals
- CHA Mobility Program for Section 8 Recipients in Chicago
Rental Assistance and Housing Support
- How to Get Rental Assistance for Your Illinois Tenant
- Urgent: New Rental Assistance Rules Could Cost You Thousands