Oct 8, 2019

Attorney Wendy Durbin breaks down the essential components of a residential lease agreement, with emphasis on items required  by the infamous Chicago Residential Landlord and Tenant Ordinance. 

Oct 1, 2019

Attorney Chad Souders reviews the basics of accepting and managing security deposits, weighs pros and cons of move-in fees, and highlights common court challenges faced by landlords and property managers.

Sep 24, 2019

Attorney Omeesha Srivastava walks landlords through the 4 steps to serving a proper notice of evictions, sharing tips and recommendations for compliance with landlord-tenant law in Chicago and the surrounding counties and municipalities.

Sep 17, 2019

Attorney Timothy Jacobs discusses how landlords and property managers with commercial multi-family rentals are faring under the new Cook County Tax Assessor, the difference between residential and commercial tax appeals, and what residential landlords can expect when filing an appeal.

Sep 3, 2019

Attorney John Bickley reviews the essential components of a vendor contract, what predatory clauses to look out for, and why it’s so important for condominium, townhome and homeowner associations to seek legal counsel before signing on the dotted line.