Chicago apartment renters, have you lost your job, gig work, or other income due to fallout of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic? If so, there are numerous government and non-profit rent relief programs that will help you pay the rent in the short term. We hope that you’re soon returning...
Moving apartments and managing rental properties is still allowed under Illinois’ shelter-in-place ordinance. That means renters who plan to move in the upcoming weeks can still get into gear -- provided they feel safe and comfortable doing so; and renters should also respect the...
Think of the advice you’ve heard for making pivotal decisions. “Look before you leap.”
“Sleep on it.”
“Never make big decisions on an empty stomach.”
These are fine maxims to live by, but will they help you in your search for the perfect Chicago apartment? Probably not...
Cooler temperatures are making their way to Chicago these days and apartment renters are bound to wonder, “how can I keep my apartment toasty warm without paying a fortune for my utility bill?” In Chicago apartments, maintaining a comfortable temperature in the apartment without paying steep...
Apartments in Chicago are making it easier than ever for pet owners to balance their pet’s quality of life with finding an apartment that fits their lifestyle. More and more, Chicago apartments are built with the needs of pet owners in mind. Some popular amenities in Chicago apartments...
The Chicago 50th Annual Pride Parade kicks off at noon on Sunday, June 30, 2019. But wait, isn’t that also the final day of many Chicago apartment leases? If renters don’t need to move into a new apartment with a lease start date of July 1, then that afternoon is a great opportunity to watch the...
Beginning in December of 2018, Chicago apartment renters can download the iOS or Android versions of the new CHI 311 mobile app. Within the app, Chicago residents can log requests and track them in real time. The old system of dialing the number and speaking with a dispatcher still works, too...
It’s freezing outside. You get home, and you feel it instantly. You call your friend and tell him or her the terrible news: "'There's no heat in my apartment!"
It’s one of the worst things that can happen while renting. Unlike air conditioning, having heat in your apartment or condo is...
When a tenant moves into a new Chicago apartment, she or he may need to arrange for utilities like cable, internet, gas or electricity to be transferred into his or her name. Hopefully, by the time the tenant is moving in, he or she will know which utilities are his or her own responsibility to...
