2022 Chicago Residential Leases

[Sandra Pinzon]

Hi Everyone! I want to see if there are any addendums that you add to the Chicago Residential Lease for 2022. Somethings that you've learned from past experiences etc. 

[Tom Shallcross]

@Sandra Pinzon - there is a lot you can do to cover yourself whether you put it in the additional agreements on the first page of the lease or as a separate addendum.

Few boilerplate ones that come to mind.... no smoking in the unit, no structural changes allowed, tenant agrees to adhere to the City of Chicago's noise ordinance, spell out your vacating procedures when moving out, spell out who replaces furnace filters/smoke detectors, lights, only those on the lease can occupy the unit, any specific fees you want to add ($xx if need to change the locks). 

If they are bringing a pet you can also add a separate pet addendum listing expectations and responsibilities. 

[Curt Thomas]

Is the 2022 Chicago Residential Lease out yet? 

Also, does anyone know when the CHA typically releases their new year rent standards? Hoping to see a big bump this year. 

[Tom Shallcross]

@Curt Thomas - @Brie Schmidt uploads the latest Chicago lease form to BP every year. Here is the direct link - Chicago 2022 Lease.

For CHA, you should reach out directly to request the rental increase. Below are the instructions: CHA Rent Increase Request

[Sandra Pinzon]

Thanks @Tom Shallcross! This is super helpful 

[Karen Nieto]

Does anyone have the latest Chicago Residential Lease? I clicked on the link provided by Tom and it didn't work, I also checked Brie's Files and it says her folders are empty.

[Tom Shallcross]

@Karen Nieto - not sure why link isn't working. I'll DM you the actual copy (can't attach in forum). 

[John Warren]

@Karen Nieto I have it as well if you need it. 

[Chad Gilchrist]

Hey @Tom Shallcross and @John Warren - are you able to DM that to us as well? Are we still operating off of the 2022 Chicago Lease for 2023? When do they typically release the new year's?

[Karen Nieto]

Thank you all! I was able to use the 2022 lease 

[Tom Shallcross]

@Chad Gilchrist - I assume 2023 lease will be out next week and that's the one that should be used moving forward. 

[John Warren]

@Chad Gilchrist I can send you the 2022, but like @Tom Shallcross mentioned it may make sense to wait for the new one if you can. 

[Dennis H.]

@John Warren and @Tom Shallcross do you mind sharing/ DM the 2022 Chicago Residential Lease? I understand 2023 should be coming out soon but the start date of the lease (CHA) is mid December. Thanks.

[Tom Shallcross]

@Dennis H. - sure, sending now. 

[Chad Gilchrist]

@Tom Shallcross and @John Warren - thanks so much you two! Where do the new leases get posted to?

[John Warren]

@Chad Gilchrist they are from the Chicago realtor board, so they are not posted publicly. 

[Christian Krol]

@Tom Shallcross and @John Warren, would you be willing to share the 2022 Chicago Residential Lease if the 2023 is not available still?

[Tom Shallcross]

@Christian Krol - sent via DM 

[Britt Calvert]

Hello! Can someone share the 2023 lease agreement with me? Thanks so much! 

[Jasmina V.]

@Tom Shallcross - hello - would you mind sharing the 2023 Chicago Lease with me? Thank you so much!