The battle of the Chicago rental ordinances - WBEZ Chicago

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Original Load Date July 23, 2026, 3:01 p.m.
Last Updated July 23, 2026, 3:01 p.m.
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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...