Building Security, Locks, & the Law – FAQ
NOTE: If your landlord lives in your building, see the “Exceptions” note on the right side of this page. Is there a law requiring my landlord to change the locks before I move in? Yes. An ...
View ArticleLockouts – FAQ
NOTE: If your landlord lives in your building, see the “Exceptions” note on the right side of this page. Lockouts from rental any unit are illegal in the City of Chicago. What is a lock-out? Its ...
View ArticleMoving In – FAQ
NOTE: If your landlord lives in your building, see the “Exceptions” note on the right side of this page. Does my landlord have to give me him/her or anyone else’s name, address and telephone number ...
View ArticleMoving Out – FAQ
NOTE: If your landlord lives in your building, see the “Exceptions” note on the right side of this page. Do I have to tell my landlord I am moving if I have a written lease? No. ...
View ArticleTenant Responsibilities – FAQ
NOTE: If your landlord lives in your building, see the “Exceptions” note on the right side of this page. As a tenant, what am I required to do? * Throw out your trash in a clean ...
View ArticleAsthma – FAQ
What is asthma? Asthma is a chronic disease of the lungs that makes it very difficult to breathe. The small and medium airways swell and fill with mucus when they come into ...
View ArticleTenants and Foreclosure – FAQ
Tenants impacted by foreclosure: Frequently Asked Questions What is a foreclosure? When an owner falls behind in mortgage payments, foreclosure is the court process by which a bank forces the sale of a...
View ArticleApartment Conditions and Repairs – FAQ
NOTE: If your landlord lives in your building, see the “Exceptions” note on the right side of this page. What is my landlord responsible for? Your landlord has a duty to keep your apartment in ...
View ArticleBed Bugs – FAQ
What are bed bugs? Bed bugs are small, wingless insects that feed on the blood of warm-blooded animals. Bed bugs prefer human blood, but can also feed on pets if people aren’t present. Are bed bugs...
View ArticleRadon – FAQ
What is radon? Radon is a radioactive, colorless, odorless, dense, tasteless noble gas, occurring naturally in soil. How does radon get into homes? Radon gas forms naturally in the soil in the Midwest....
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