Des Plaines, IL · Member since 2016 · 15 posts · 8 votes
Hi there,
I am a landlord in Chicago and working to send a new lease out to tenants. I have a few questions:
1. I have set up an LLC for the first time, and I am wondering how I go about signing the lease as the landlord? Do I still type my personal name and sign w/ my personal signature or do I reference something along the lines of "Julie george d/b/a LLC name" ? I assume the latter but just want to confirm the mechanics of actually listing the LLC name.
2. There is a Heating Cost Disclosure segment of the standard Chicago lease ad it's asking about a heating cost disclosure. I am not local to Chicago . Does anyone know what this expected amount is to put in this line ? Screenshot below for reference
2. You need to order it from People's Gas or Comed depending on the heating source. Each of them have their own forms / process to apply for the disclosure.
2. You need to order it from People's Gas or Comed depending on the heating source. Each of them have their own forms / process to apply for the disclosure.
Contractor · Chicago, IL · Member since 2016 · 4k+ posts · 2k+ votes
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Hey @Julie George - Awesome to hear that you are a Chicago landlord! I think Brie gave you some solid advice.
1. I don't think you HAVE to sign as the LLC, more of a personal preference. If you are the sole operating partner I do not believe legally it will matter if you sign as your name or your entity.
I am a landlord in Chicago and working to send a new lease out to tenants. I have a few questions:
1. I have set up an LLC for the first time, and I am wondering how I go about signing the lease as the landlord? Do I still type my personal name and sign w/ my personal signature or do I reference something along the lines of "Julie george d/b/a LLC name" ? I assume the latter but just want to confirm the mechanics of actually listing the LLC name.
2. There is a Heating Cost Disclosure segment of the standard Chicago lease ad it's asking about a heating cost disclosure. I am not local to Chicago . Does anyone know what this expected amount is to put in this line ? Screenshot below for reference
The proper signature is "Your Name, Manager, ABC Company, LLC." This signifies signing on behalf of the LLC.