The City of Chicago released the final, updated version of the Residential Landlord and Tenant Ordinance (RLTO) Summary as reflected on their website (https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/doh/provdrs/landlords/svcs/residential-landlord-and-tenant-ordinance.html).

This version of the Summary must be attached to all new leases and lease renewals effective immediately.

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“Chicago and Cook County Landlord Laws – Comparing the RLTO and RTLO” – KSN landlord/tenant attorney Jessica Ryan discusses important legal updates impacting Illinois landlords and rental property managers.

Topics include the Residential Tenant Landlord Ordinance (RTLO), Residential Landlord Tenant Ordinance (RLTO), local ordinance comparisons (Oak Park, Evanston, Mount Prospect), and more. (55 mins.)



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The Illinois Human Rights Act is a comprehensive state law that prohibits discrimination in several areas based on certain protected classes including:

Race
Color
Religion
National Origin
Ancestry
Age (40 and over)
Sex (including sexual harassment)
Marital Status
Order of Protection Status
Disability (both physical and mental)
Military Status
Sexual Orientation (including gender-related identity)
Pregnancy
Familial Status (in the context of housing)
Unfavorable Discharge from Military Service (in employment)
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A new section (765 ILCS 705/4) has been added to the Illinois Landlord and Tenant Act titled “Ban on Electronic Funds Transfers as Exclusive Method of Payment.” This prohibits Illinois landlords from requiring tenants to use electronic funds transfers (EFT) or similar electronic methods as the exclusive means of paying rent and other lease-related payments.

Below … Read More ›