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2026 LCBH Town Hall: The Chicago RLTO at 40 Years

Host

Sponsoring organization(s)
Law Center for Better Housing

Speakers

Marisa Novara (Moderator), Vice President of Community Impact The Chicago Community Trust
David Orr, Founder, Law Center for Better Housing, Alderman, 49th Ward Chicago
Hank Rose, Kurt and Linda Rodin Professor of Law and Social Justice Loyola University of Chicago School of Law
Jon Raffensperger, Supervisory Attorney Law Center for Better Housing
Edwin Ortiz Reyes, Senior Policy Analyst Chicago Department of Housing

When

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 8:30 am - Wed, 04/22/2026 - 11:00 am

Where

ONE67 Innovation Center Forum
222 S. Riverside Plaza
32nd Floor
Chicago, IL 60606
United States

This event requires registration.

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Description

Join the Law Center for Better Housing on April 22nd for a special two-part town hall marking the 40th Anniversary of the Chicago Residential Landlord Tenant Ordinance. Join tenants, landlords, and policymakers for a powerful discussion about the RLTO’s past, present, and future role in housing justice. Together, we’ll reflect on four decades of impact and the continued work necessary to protect renters’ and landlords' rights. 

Attend our 2026 Town Hall IN PERSON at Fifth-Third Bank's ONE67 Innovation Center Forum (222 S. Riverside Plaza) on Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026. The event will begin at 9:00 and consist of two panel discussions. Doors open at 8:30 a.m.

This training is not certified for Illinois MCLE.