Property Management Blog

By Tim Harstead - Monday, August 10, 2026

Fair and Accountable Illinois Rental, or FAIR, Ordinance

After the mayor released the full text of his Protect Renters' Rights ordinance, Alderman Gilbert Villegas (36th Ward) introduced a competing bill called the Fair Accountability in Rentals ordinance (FAIR). We do not have the full text yet as it is still being worked on, but ...

By Tim Harstead - Thursday, August 6, 2026

Chicago's Protect Renters Ordinance

Mayor Johnson has released the text for his new Protecting renters ordinance and as expected it is a bunch of new rules that will raise the rents on millions of Chicago tenants. I am going to break down how the law is currently written, please be aware that it is still in the ear...

By Tim Harstead - Wednesday, August 5, 2026

What Services Do Chicago Property Managers Provide?

If you own investment property in the Chicagoland area, you may have considered hiring a property manager but are unsure what property management services entail. Many investors think that they can just hire any leasing agent to help them manage their property, others think that ...

By Tim Harstead - Tuesday, August 4, 2026

Renting properties in Chicago's Morgan Park neighborhood

Morgan Park is often a forgotten part of Chicago's south side when it comes to real estate investors. It’s often overshadowed by the surrounding areas, like Beverly as a higher end neighborhood and West Pullman as a cheap option for renters who can not afford to move in...

By David Bovyn - Wednesday, July 29, 2026

What Repairs Are Landlord Responsibility vs Tenant Responsibility in CHA Housing?

One of the most searched and misunderstood topics in Chicago’s Housing Choice Voucher program is maintenance responsibility.Landlords often ask:Who pays for repairs?What is CHA landlord responsibility?What counts as tenant damage?What are Section 8 maintenance rules?Underst...

By David Bovyn - Wednesday, July 29, 2026

How Annual CHA Inspections Work in Chicago

One of the most misunderstood parts of the Housing Choice Voucher program is the ongoing inspection process.Many landlords assume once a unit passes its initial inspection, they are done.In reality, the Chicago Housing Authority conducts recurring inspections to ensure units cont...

By David Bovyn - Wednesday, July 29, 2026

Can You Evict CHA Tenants in Chicago?

One of the most common concerns landlords have when entering the Housing Choice Voucher program is whether eviction rules change for CHA tenants.The short answer is no — but the process does include additional considerations.If you’re researching:Evicting Section 8 te...

By David Bovyn - Monday, July 27, 2026

What “Rent Reasonableness” Really Means in Chicago CHA Leasing

One of the most misunderstood parts of the Housing Choice Voucher program is the concept of rent reasonableness.Many landlords assume that if their requested rent falls within CHA payment standards, it will automatically be approved.That is not how the system works.Even when ren...

By David Bovyn - Friday, July 24, 2026

Should Chicago Landlords Accept CHA Tenants?

One of the biggest debates among Chicago rental property owners is whether accepting CHA tenants is worth it.Some landlords actively pursue Housing Choice Voucher tenants. Others avoid the program entirely because of stories they’ve heard online or from other investors.The ...

By David Bovyn - Wednesday, July 22, 2026

CHA Rent Limits vs Market Rent in Chicago

One of the most misunderstood parts of the Housing Choice Voucher program is how CHA rent limits actually work.Many landlords assume that if their unit falls within the CHA payment standards, the rent will automatically get approved.That is not how the process works.In reality, t...