Chicago Apartment News and Advice

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…

The Chicago City Council approved a revised version of the Fair Notice Eviction Ordinance on July 22, 2020. The ordinance, which provides renters with a one-time right to cure before entry of eviction, also modifies landlord notification requirements with varying periods for rental…

Surviving the long winter in Chicago can be challenging if you don't have ways to preoccupy your mind and body during the shorter daylight hours and unforgiving temperatures. But it's not as bad as it sounds! Right now, you might be skeptical, but indoor amenities in Chicago apartments are an…

Every time the temperature breaks above 70, one of the most vital questions on apartment renters' minds turns out to be, “Does my apartment have A/C?” Veterans of renting vintage apartments in Chicago may be well…

The City of Chicago kicked off a campaign that brings together landlords and lenders to help landlords provide leniency to Chicago’s renters. Touting the program as the “first of its kind in the nation,” Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot unveiled the Chicago Housing Solidarity Pledge in a press…

Landlords are among the first parties to receive that angsty phone call from tenants who experience an accidental lock-out. The causes for unintentional lock-outs are multitudinous: a key has gone missing; the key has broken off in the lock; tenants went out to walk the dog and left the key…

 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…

Chicago’s very own Reader compiled their 2019 list of the best that Chicago has to offer and let the city cast their vote. With all ballots counted, Domu was named the best apartment finder for Chicago! From one hometown original to another, we’re thrilled to be counted among the city’s best as…

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…