Coronavirus affects Illinois lease showings
UPDATE: Phase 3 Guidance is now in place. The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity just released April 1, 2020 FAQ guidance with respect to essential services. Real Estate has been defined as an essential service under the Governor’s stay in place order. The Department issued guidance (this link has been updated after the State moved the file location) to clarify a number of questions the public has had. One item addressed in the FAQ provides instruction from the State on real estate showings – an important issue for landlords looking to turn over their units.