In Chicago, tenants and landlords have rights and responsibilities. The City of Chicago’s Residential Landlord and Tenant Ordinance Summary outlines the important aspects of the 1986 legislation that provides and protects these rights.

For residents who are victims of housing discrimination, the City of Chicago investigates, mediates and adjudicates these incidents. It’s another way that the City is ensuring optimum housing opportunities and living conditions for Chicago’s residents.

We look forward to continuing to work with Chicagoans to protect housing and tenant rights, to provide good homes for people, to build strong communities and to improve the quality of life for all.

Approved by the City of Chicago, January 1992