The Municipal Code of Chicago gives residential renters
powerful rights. Here are selections from the Code that govern
condo, apartment, and house rentals in the City of Chicago.
TITLE 13: Buildings & Construction
CHAPTER 13-4 - DEFINITIONS CHAPTER 13-10 - REGISTRATION OF MULTIPLE DWELLINGS
CHAPTER 13-56 - CLASSIFICATION OF BUILDINGS BY OCCUPANCY
CHAPTER 13-164 - SECURITY DEVICES IN RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
CHAPTER 13-196 - EXISTING BUILDINGS – MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
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