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Laws are constantly changing in the real estate industry. We need to stay active on Real Estate Legislation to make sure that we comply with new laws, and work with legislators to make the laws fair for all sides.
CCIA promotes a strong ethical standard in the Real Estate Industry. We work to make sure that investors and property owners have a voice whenever possible, promoting fair and balanced legislation. Real Estate Investors need to join and support associations like ours. Your contributions allow our association to fight for you to limit the impact of unfair laws and promote more responsible legislation on housing.
CCIA is a Chapter of The National REIA. National's legislative council is our advocate in Washington, DC. National REIA shares information relevant at the state and local level.
CCIA is also a Founding Member of The Illinois Rental Property Owners Association - (IRPOA). IRPOA's Political Action Committee is a leading advocate for rental property owners and investors in Springfield, and offers a platform for investors in groups around the state to work on local issues.
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COVID-19 Rent Collections and Eviction Moratorium
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August 2020: JB Has Stolen Our Rights... Again
August 2020: Judge: Pritzker can block landlords from evicting delinquent tenants during pandemic, no matter 'economic devastation'
June 30th 2020: Lawsuit Challenges Governor Pritzker's Eviction Moritorium
June 26th 2020: Pritzker’s eviction moratorium challenged by Rockford landlord
June 2020: Rent Cancellation Battle in Springfield
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2020 Paperwork for Evictions
Unfortunately with the new Chicago laws passed 6/17/2020 and again in July, all 5-Day notices (or any demands for unpaid rent) served on Chicago tenants after 3/20/202 are voided. IT IS CRITICAL TO HIRE A PROFESSIONAL AT THIS TIME. CCIA Legal Resources Page
Cook County Residential Landlord Tenant Ordinance - RLTO
Article: July 30th, 2020 - Cook County to Propose County-Wide Residential Landlord Tenant Ordinance
Just Housing Cook County
JUST Housing Amendment - Definitions
Rules effective 12/31/19: JUST Housing Rules
2019 Illinois Wholesaling Law
Several New Laws took effect January 1, 2020. Visit www.ilga.gov to read the details.
NON RENT-CONTROL BILLS WE'RE WORKING ON (Still Active as of August 2020):
TAKE ACTION - WHAT SHOULD YOU DO?
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.
The 2019 Illinois security deposit interest rates remain unchanged at .01%
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! Read 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