You’ve taken the photos, posted the listing, and set aside time for showings. Now you’re answering emails and deciding who can stop by Saturday.

This is also when scammers can enter the picture. They may pose as a prospective renter, impersonate a company you use, or copy your listing to…

Two applications come back at 640. If the score is where you stop, they are identical and you flip a coin. If you open the report, they are not close.

One of them has a single large charge-off from a layoff three years ago and has paid everything on time since. The other has four…

Look at the calendar. If you have a unit open for a September 1 or October 1 start, you are working the last real stretch of Chicago's leasing season. Traffic holds through the end of August, thins through September, and by mid October you are showing to a much smaller pool of renters who know…

In addition to Domu’s CTA advertising across Chicago, we help renters discover listings right where they live, by offering complimentary “For Rent” signs to landlords with active listings on Domu.

These signs are a simple but effective way to put your listing directly in front of local…

Every Cook County landlord knows the basics: tenant screening is how you decide whether someone is likely to pay rent on time, respect the property, and be a good neighbor. But what tools actually answer those questions reliably? Credit checks, employment records, and references from prior…

How to Price Your Apartment Rental Listing in 2026

The business of being an apartment landlord has always been a serious one. In 2026, pricing a Chicago rental correctly matters more than ever because renters are comparison shopping faster, seasonality still drives…

Are you using the right de-icer for your property? Picking the wrong one could cost you thousands in repairs, harm your tenants, or even land you in legal trouble. Imagine this: a tenant slips on an untreated walkway and sues for medical expenses. Or, your entryway concrete starts cracking from…

Effective January 1, 2026, Illinois landlords must attach the Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) “Summary of Rights for Safer Homes” as the first page of every written residential lease—new and renewal—and obtain each tenant’s signature…

Picture this: a tenant's loyal pup ends up with painful chemical burns just from a winter walk on your property. Now you’re facing angry tenants, unexpected vet bills, and the possibility of a lawsuit—all from using the wrong ice melt.

Winter safety goes beyond…