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Keep Chicago Renting Ordinance Text

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We have obtained the text of the recently introduced “Keep Chicago Renting” Ordinance that would protect a tenant’s right to remain in a rental unit after a foreclosure.  A number of aldermen and the Cook County Sheriff are in support of the proposed ordinance.  The law would effectively turn foreclosing banks into landlords.  The problems … Read more

Chicago City Council considers tenant foreclosure protection law

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It is expected that alderman will introduce the “Keep Chicago Renting Ordinance”, sponsored by 33rd Ward Alderman Dick Mel and others, this Wednesday July 25, 2012.  The law, if passed, will require lenders who foreclose on a property to allow most tenants to remain in a property until the building is resold to a new landlord.  … Read more

Chicago Life Safety requirements in effect soon

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MAJOR LANDLORD ALERT: July 16, 2012 is fast approaching! On that date, the March 14, 2012 amendments (published on April 16, 2012 and effective 90 days thereafter) for the amendments to the Chicago Life Safety ordinance requirements for larger buildings go into effect.  Life Safety Evaluations are required for buildings taller than 80 feet tall built before 1975 without sprinkler systems which are not used for “transient” uses (such as a hotels).

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Compliance with the Chicago Heating Cost Disclosure

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gas and electric heatCertain Landlords must provide a heating cost disclosure in Chicago

Tenants responsible for paying for the cost of their gas or electric can often be surprised by the high price of their energy bills.  To combat the impact of those surprises, the City of Chicago passed an ordinance at Chapter 5-16 of the Chicago Municipal Code entitled Disclosure of Heating Costs to Tenants and most Chicago landlords need to comply.

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