NSLAC assists low-income renters who live in North suburban Cook County and Lake County and are facing housing problems such as:
Evictions
We represent renters facing eviction at the Skokie, Rolling Meadows, or Waukegan courthouses. We also advocate for renters who have received a notice of termination from their landlord (which may be called a “5-Day Notice,” “10-Day Notice,” “30-Day Notice,” etc.).
Landlord-renter disputes
We help renters understand their rights and can help negotiate resolutions to disagreements with their landlords. For renters with housing subsidies, we may assist with rent calculations, issues surrounding inspections, recertifications, and transfers to another unit or property.
Conditions/repairs
Landlords are required to maintain their rental property. We assist renters in advocating for repairs to their unit to ensure that their housing is habitable and safe.
Breaking a lease
We help renters negotiate with their landlords for an early end to their lease—whether because of domestic violence, ongoing conditions problems, or other issues.
Illegal lockouts
We advocate for renters when a landlord illegally changes a unit’s locks, shuts off utilities, or otherwise prevents a renter from accessing or using their residence without having gone through the lawful eviction process.
Termination from subsidy
We represent renters with a housing subsidy who are facing termination from the program at any stage of the termination process, including informal hearings, grievance hearings, and formal eviction proceedings.
Reasonable accommodations
We advocate for renters with disabilities to make sure landlords provide reasonable accommodations or comply with applicable laws regarding unit accessibility.
Rental assistance applications
For renters we are assisting, we can help complete rental assistance applications.
Security deposits
We help renters advocate for the return of their security deposit after move-out.
Please note we do not represent landlords or homeowners, nor do we assist with fair housing cases.
