Our Mission
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Promote the public health, safety and welfare.
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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.
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Encourage residential rental property owners and tenants to maintain and improve the quality of housing.
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Engage in civic, educational and patriotic activities.
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 law.
The following are some of the areas of information that we provide for you. By clicking on the links you will be taken to that page and you can review the information provided.
Illinois
The laws concerning those who rent in Illinois are important to know.
Chicago
There are some renters rights that are unique to Chicago residents that are important to know.
Evanston
Evantson, while close to Chicago, has a few rules and regulations that are unique to this area.
Renters Rights
We have many other resources available to you to help learn more about your renters rights
