In Chicago, it can be notoriously hard to trace who owns a building, something scammers have taken advantage of. Advocates are proposing legislation to change that in order to save unsuspecting tenants from eviction.
Housing advocates push for legislation that would require the city to enforce regular building inspections, rather than relying on tenants to file complaints and pressure landlords for improvements.
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After months of seeking repairs to their apartment buildings, some South Side residents demand even more changes to improve the quality of life for renters, they say.
Housing scams, flourishing during the COVID-19 pandemic, are targeting renters and owners in the city and suburbs, experts say. Here’s what to watch out for.