Cook County, Illinois Tenant Rights
The RTLO provides rental protections for qualifying suburban Cook County, Illinois tenancies.
Who’s covered
Covered suburban rentals, subject to property exemptions and local ordinances. Chicago uses its own RLTO.
Evanston has its own local ordinance.
Common concerns
- Security deposits
- Lease summaries
- Repairs & habitability
- Late fees & lease terms
- Retaliation