Legal Aid Library – Navigating Housing Rights

Under Illinois law, you have the right to a habitable living environment. This means your landlord must ensure your rental unit is safe, sanitary, fit for living, and in compliance with building codes...

Enacted in 2007, the Safe Homes Act is an Illinois state law designed to protect renters who are victims of domestic or sexual violence. This includes survivors of dating violence, stalking, child abuse, and sexual assault.  ...

An eviction is a court process that can result in terminating a tenant's right to live in a home. Landlords initiate evictions through a legal process to reclaim possession of their property. For an eviction to be legal, landlords must follow the eviction process as set out in Illinois Tenant...

An emotional support animal, commonly referred to as an ESA, is a type of companion animal that provides comfort and helps their owners cope with different factors related to emotional or mental health conditions.  Emotional support animals for people with disabilities are protected under the Fair Housing Act...

Para muchas familias, las mascotas son mucho más que animales; son miembros queridos de la familia. Aunque nadie quiere pensar en la posibilidad de separarse de su mascota, pueden ocurrir emergencias inesperadas...

In Illinois, renting a mobile home or a designated lot comes with specific rights and responsibilities under state law. The Mobile Home Landlord and Tenant Rights Act protects tenants who live in mobile home parks with five or more trailers...

In recent months, stories of pets left behind following immigration enforcement actions have highlighted the importance of having a plan in place, particularly for immigrant families and other households facing uncertain circumstances. Learn how to create a pet emergency plan, choose a caregiver, prepare important documents, and keep your pets safe...

En Illinois, alquilar una casa móvil o un lote designado conlleva derechos y responsabilidades específicos según la ley estatal. La Ley de Derechos de Propietarios e Inquilinos de Casas Móviles protege a los inquilinos que viven en parques de casas móviles...