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Security Deposits – Interest Rates

Interest Rates for leases begun in the following years: 2014 – 0.013% 2013 – 0.023% 2012 – 0.057% 2011 – 0.073% 2010 – 0.073% 2009 – 0.12% 2008 – 1.26% 2007 – 1.68% 2006 – 1.71 % 2005 – 1.01% 2004 –...

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Security Deposit Return – Sample Letter

This letter applies to residents within the city of Chicago only who are covered under the Residential Landlord Tenant Ordinance (RLTO). Please see the Exceptions to the RLTO to ensure the law applies...

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Moving In – FAQ

NOTE: If your landlord lives in your building, see the “Exceptions” note on the right side of this page. Does my landlord have to give me him/her or anyone else’s name, address and telephone number ...

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Moving Out – FAQ

NOTE: If your landlord lives in your building, see the “Exceptions” note on the right side of this page. Do I have to tell my landlord I am moving if I have a written lease? No. ...

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Renting & Credit Reports

Credit reports contain “information” about where you live and work and your bill paying habits; it may also state whether there has been an eviction or arrest. Landlords have the right to charge for...

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Find Your Landlord’s Contact Information

Landlord’s Name First, you must find out the Property Identification Number (PIN) of your building. Online, you can try www.newschicago.org. If the website is down or it is not finding your building,...

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Security Deposit Interest – Sample Letter

This letter applies to residents within the city of Chicago only who are covered under the Residential Landlord Tenant Ordinance (RLTO). Please see the Exceptions to the RLTO to ensure the law applies...

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Lawyers, Low-Income Housing & Other Resources

This is an informational resource list. None of the following organizations have affiliation with the Metropolitan Tenants Organization. Legal Organization Referrals Evictions (tenant must be...

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No RLTO – Terminate Tenancy – Sample Letter

This letter applies to residents within the city of Chicago only who are covered under the Residential Landlord Tenant Ordinance (RLTO). Please see the Exceptions to the RLTO to ensure the law applies...

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MTO takes on Application Fees

MTO hotline counselors have been hearing that landlords have been charging applicants outrageous fees when applying for housing without providing any explanation for the basis of the fees or if they...

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