Chicago, Illinois, USA

Laws available for this jurisdiction in plain English.

Chicago Landlord-Tenant Ordinance (RLTO)

The Chicago RLTO heavily protects tenants. Landlords must keep your security deposit in a separate, interest-bearing account and provide a receipt, or they face severe financial penalties.

Local Housing Standards

Chicago Residential Landlord and Tenant Ordinance (RLTO)

A local ordinance providing extensive protections to tenants, including strict rules on interest payments for security deposits.