House & Apartment

Includes repair and deduct and withholding rent.

Identify the legal requirements for ending leases and explore relevant legal documents.

A tenant can use a defense (legal reason) to ask the judge to throw out an eviction case. Some eviction defenses are listed.

How to report concerns about the interior or exterior of a Chicago building, and the two types of cases that can be made against building owners.

Landlords have responsibilities for the building and units they rent.

A blog post that explains the Cook County Residential Tenant Landlord Ordinance. Describes the rights tenants have under the law.

A program to make a letter to ask a landlord to repair your apartment or house.

Explains rules for a mechanics lien and how to resolve a mechanics lien issue.

Defines public utilities, explains that services must be provided equally and fairly, and gives information on resolving issues.

Explains that utility companies must give you a 10 day notice before shutting off service and must have a good reason.

A landlord cannot force a tenant to move to make repairs or renovations during their lease. Learn about tenant protections and lease renewal considerations in this situation.

Explains the guidelines that public utility companies must follow during the winter or heating season between December 1 and the following March 31, for general consumers.

This article describes what is an unhealthy living condition and what you can do to fix the situation

Describes Illinois law regarding lead paint in homes

Tell the public utilities company if your bill seems high and you think someone else has been using your utilities.

A video about how a tenant can get their landlord to make repairs to their unit. Includes step-by-step instructions and tips.

Learn about how to deal with bugs, rodents, and other pests in a rental home. The landlord and tenant can work together to prevent, inspect, and treat pest problems.