If you’re a tenant getting ready to rent out an apartment in Chicago, you may be looking into landlord and tenant laws in Chicago. Knowing what your rights are and what you’ll be responsible for before you sign a lease can help make your entire living situation peaceful and enjoyable. If you found an apartment that you’re interested in, you are going to have to sit down with the landlord at some point to sign the lease. Before you sign the lease keep the following information in mind.
What Does Your Rent Cover?
Find out exactly what your rent covers. Some rental agreements state that the rent covers everything including utilities, while other rental agreements have the tenant paying for all utilities. Still others have landlords paying for only some of the utilities. Make sure it’s clear what you’re responsible for so that you know exactly what your monthly expenses will be.
What Will You Be Allowed to Do?
Many people love to make their apartments a home, but with some tenant situations, tenants are restricted as to what they’re able to actually do in their spaces. Find out from the landlord exactly what you’ll be able to do in your apartment. This can include everything from painting to replacing lighting.
When Will You Get Your Security Deposit Back?
Find out exactly when you’re going to get your deposit back when you leave the apartment. In Chicago, landlords have up to 45 days to return the security deposit.
Contact Starr, Bejgiert, Zink & Rowells, if you have questions about landlord and tenant laws in Chicago.
