Universities and colleges in Chicago are banking on the resumption of in-person classes after adopting a remote learning model for many students in the fall of 2020. The move to virtual learning was aimed at controlling the spread of Coronavirus on campuses. Now, universities and colleges that...
The term “essential businesses” became a fixture in many apartment renters’ vocabulary in 2020. These Chicago apartments are located within walking distance of local businesses that are considered essential in many ways, whether it’s time to stock up on a grocery run or just get a cup of coffee...
The economy has taken a hit in 2020 due to the Coronavirus pandemic, and renters in Chicago are reacting to the economic fluctuations brought on by COVID-19. Landlords with vacancies are trying to avoid slashing rents to attract reliable rent-paying tenants. As renters look to negotiate payment...
The dog days of summer can feel like they'll last forever. That never ending feeling doesn't apply to these sensational end-of-summer deals in Chicago apartments, though. But renters can still score incredible savings, like up to 2 months free, if they act fast and explore some of the deals that...
Almost all tenants know about their responsibility to pay the apartment rent on time and in full, and if the landlord presented them with a copy of Domu's model Chicago apartment lease, it's actually the first term of their lease agreement. Now, with the economic uncertainty caused by the...
Apartment renters in Chicago are likely to consider offers for a month of free rent in exchange for signing an extended lease. Some landlords in Chicago even go as far as offering two months of free rent to get tenants signed onto a lease ahead of the winter slowdown of Chicago's rental market...
Finding an apartment in Chicago that has room for a home office is quickly ascending the list of renters’ priorities as more companies postpone their eventual return to the office, with some businesses instructing employees to work remotely into early 2021. Room for home offices was frequently...
*Update August 18, 2020: Renters now have until August 28 to complete their applications for Illinois Emergency Rental Assistance Grants*
The State of Illinois is making $150 million available for renters who need help paying rent due to the Coronavirus pandemic. The...
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 to...
