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2021 Eviction Procedures
Because of the rapidly changing laws and rules regarding evictions, it is critical to hire a professional at this time!  CCIA offers several Legal Resources in our Services Directory.

2021 Sealing of Eviction Records
HB-2877 Official Document (Passed 5/17/21)
Provides that certain new provisions concerning sealing of court files  in a residential eviction action apply until August 1, 2022. Contains  provisions for: the sealing of a court file in a residential eviction  action; emergency sealing of a court file in a residential eviction  action during the COVID-19 emergency and economic recovery period.

Cook County  Residential Landlord Tenant Ordinance - RLTO

Just Housing Cook County
FAQs for Tenants
FAQs for Housing Providers
JUST Housing Amendment - Definitions
Rules effective 12/31/19:  JUST Housing Rules  

PROPOSED - Just Cause Eviction Ordinance
Current version of the Proposed Just Cause Eviction Ordinance

What is the proposed Just Cause Eviction Ordinance about? Here are 3 key points:
1) Right to Keep Renting or be Paid to Move!
2) Right to Cure Eviction - up to 14 days after the eviction order   3) Registration - Proposed registrations - with fees of course.

Several New Laws took effect January 1, 2020.  Visit www.ilga.gov to read the details.

• HB-3671 (Public Act 101-0518) - Assistance Animal Integrity Act - landlords need to read this new law and comply. It addresses how we are to interact with the owners of emotional support or service animals that qualify as a reasonable accommodation under the Federal Fair Housing Act or the Illinois Human Rights Act. 
• SB-1780  (Public Act 101-0565)  - Amends the Illinois Human Rights Act to prohibit discrimination based on an arrest record, juvenile record, or expunged or sealed record. Along with the JUST Housing Ordinance in Chicago, screening procedures will need to change. Thank you to everyone that filled out the witness slips and voiced their opposition to this. The changes take effect 1-2-20.
• SB-1290  (Public Act 101-0439) - Immigrant Tenant Protection.  Prohibits harassment or threats based on actual or perceived status.

Updates from the 2019 Illinois Wholesaling Law

Real Estate Investors, Landlords & Renovators... you must be aware of legislation regarding led.  The EPA has an extensive website to guide you.  Lead Safety & Outreach Materials.

CONTRACTORS:  Learn about the RRP Program Requirements & where you can get trained.  Details

Federal Law requires owners of pre-1978 housing to give the "Protect  Your Family From Lead" booklet to prospective tenants before a lease is signed.  Get your Copy Here.

The City of Chicago is committed to providing residents with the best  information to protect themselves from bed bugs.  Go here to find out more information about the ordinance.

Illinois security deposit interest rates

Illinois is one of many states with its own fair housing law. If you're renting your units, your tenants are covered by the Fair Housing Act  or FHA, a federal law that protects both existing tenants and  prospective tenants from illegal housing discrimination. LANDLORDS:  You must be educated on this!  Learn More

What do you need to know about property flipping and FHA home loan  rules? The first thing to know is that flipping is addressed in the FHA  loan handbook, HUD 4000.1 and there are measures in place to discourage  the practice!  Read More