Abandonment in rental properties can be deceptively complex. While it may seem clear-cut when a tenant “skips out,” Illinois law and local ordinances in places like Chicago, Cook County suburbs, and collar counties introduce many nuances that landlords must carefully navigate.

This article will review how abandonment is defined, how it varies by jurisdiction, and what … Read More ›

Effective January 1st, 2023, the Illinois Human Rights Act will add “source of income” as a protected class.

Illinois landlords, property managers, and real estate professionals should be aware of the legal and day-to-day operational implications this update will have on their tenants, screening, notices, and property administration.

Background of Fair Housing legislation

The federal Fair Housing Act … Read More ›

Not to be confused with the City of Chicago’s Residential Landlord and Tenant Ordinance (RLTO), the Residential Tenant Landlord Ordinance (RTLO) was adopted on January 28, 2021 and applies to most suburban Cook County communities.

Going into effect on June 1, 2021, the RTLO has a lot in common with its City of Chicago counterpart. Both … Read More ›

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has issued an interim final rule (IFR) in connection with the coronavirus pandemic. This rule applies to debt collectors as defined in the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) and will be effective on May 3rd, 2021.

On March 29, 2021, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) extended the nationwide eviction moratorium … Read More ›