For Landlords & Tenants

Chicago Landlord/Tenant Ordinance
To receive your copy of the ordinance, please visit or write to:
City Clerk's Office
121 N. LaSalle, Rm. 107
Chicago, IL 60602


Chicago Rents Rights
Recorded referral information and brochures for landlords and tenants
Phone: 312-742-7368


Residential Alternatives for Dispute Resolution (RADR)
Mediation assistance for tenants, landlords, neighbors, owners, co-op and condo associations in housing-related disputes.
Phone: 312-922-6464 ext. 944


For Tenants

City Services
Heat issues and inspections
Phone: 311


Department of Consumer Services
Security deposit issues
Phone: 312-744-9400


Illinois Tenants Union
For tenants outside cook county
Phone: 773-478-1133


Metropolitan Tenant's Organization
Hotline for tenants
Phone: 773-292-4988


For Landlords

Property Management Resource Center
Phone: 312-922-3067


Other Legal Aid Organizations

The Chicago Bar Association Referral
Phone: 312-554-2000


Chicago Volunteer Legal Services (CVLS)
Phone: 312-332-1624


Cook County State's Attorney
Consumer-related problems outside chicago
Phone: 312-345-2400


Coordinated Advice & Referral Program for Legal Services (CARPLS)
Phone: 312-738-9200


Other Links

Association for Conflict Resolution - Chicago Chapter
www.acrchicago.org


Resolution Systems Institute
www.aboutrsi.org


The Chicago Bar Foundation (CBF)
www.chicagobarfoundation.org


Circuit Court of Cook County
www.cookcountycourt.org


Illinois Law Help
www.illinoislegalaid.org


Mediation Information & Resource Center
www.mediate.com


National Association for Community Mediation (NAFCM)
www.nafcm.org