| Source | WBEZ |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | July 23, 2026, 3:01 p.m. |
| Last Updated | July 23, 2026, 3:01 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.wbez.org/in-the-loop-with-sasha-ann-simons/2026/07/23/the-battle-of-the-chicago-rental-ordinances |
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In 1986, Chicago City Council passed the Residential Landlord and Tenant
Ordinance (or RLTO) under the administration of then-mayor Harold Washington.
Its passage was a significant moment in Chicago history for tenant rights and
protections.
Now, Mayor Brandon Johnson is proposing the first major u...