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 13-64 - RESIDENTIAL UNITS
CHAPTER 13-164 - SECURITY DEVICES IN RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
CHAPTER 13-196 - EXISTING BUILDINGS – MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
This website is not legal advice, and makes no guarantee of providing an accurate or up-to-date version
of the Code sections set forth herein. The City Council can amend the code at any time without notice.
