Chicago Short Term Rental Ordinance – No New News in 2023

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Recently, the Illinois Appellate Court upheld Chicago’s Short-Term Rental (STR) ordinance in the case of Mendez v. City of Chicago. The city’s STR ordinance governs short-term housing arrangements such as those offered on Airbnb and VRBO. In 2016, two residents filed a lawsuit to challenge the original STR ordinance. Later, they added several claims to […]

Illinois Real Estate Advertising Laws – Ethical Advertising Made Simple

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Real estate advertising is a key part of finding leads and meeting potential clients. However, REALTORS must also honor real estate advertising law in Illinois and the REALTOR® Code of Ethics. Violating these rules can have severe consequences for your reputation, cash flow, and career. Real estate brokers must ensure that their advertising practices comply […]