CENTER FOR RENTERS’ RIGHTS

CORPORATION

Serving Chicago, Evanston, Mt. Prospect & Communities throughout Illinois

Welcome

 A Message from

Shannon Elizabeth Weiss, CEO

          Knowledge is power.  It is my hope that this web page will help empower tenants to stand up for their rights.  Tenants in Illinois are very fortunate to have strong laws on both State and local levels to protect their rights.  These laws are designed to level the playing field between landlord and tenant to encourage fair and equitable resolutions in disputes.
 

Background
The Center for Renters’ Rights was incorporated in 1995. It is a not-for profit community services organization dedicated to the fair and equitable exercise of both Illinois tenants’ and property owners’ rights, duties, remedies, and obligations under the the law.

 

Mission Statement

Promote the public health, safety and welfare.

Provide guidance, counsel and legal referrals to tenants and residential rental property owners in the exercise and enforcement of their lawful rights, obligations and remedies.

Encourage residential rental property owners and tenants to maintain and improve the quality of housing.

Engage in civic, educational and patriotic activities.