Knowing your rights and responsibilities is key to a good rental relationship.

Rents Right


The City of Chicago, in partnership with organizations that represent both tenants and landlords, has formed the Chicago Rents Right campaign to educate Chicagoans about the right way to rent. Chicago Rents Right provides information on the legal responsibilities and the rights of tenants and property owners.

With more than 60% of Chicagoans living in rental housing, Rents Right provides landlords and tenants with assistance in meeting their legal obligations and exercising their rights. This resource service provides mediation for landlords and tenants to resolve disputes in an informal and non-adversarial manner.

The Residential Landlord and Tenant Ordinance governs the majority of residential rental agreements in the City. Knowing your rights and responsibilities is key to a good rental relationship. Be sure you know what's expected of you and what you can expect in return. Whether you're a tenant or landlord, there are laws that spell out your rights and responsibilities.

See the Residential Landlord and Tenant Ordinance Summary and fall 2008 updates to the Residential Landlords and Tenants Ordinance for related information.

Rents Right provides:
Education on rental rights and responsibilities
Resources for conflict and problem resolution
Referrals to needed programs, services and training
A commitment to work together for a greater Chicago
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For more information go to www.cityofchicago.org

-from cityofchicago.org