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Evanston Security Deposit Laws

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         WHY?

     Many Evanston landlords do not abide by the Evanston Residential Landlord & Tenant Ordinance (ERLTO).  To tackle this problem, Evanston's City Council enacted strict penalties for landlords in the form of substantial damages for tenants.  Tenants are awarded damages when landlords violate certain provisions of the ERLTO even if the tenant didn't know their rights were violated, and no actual harm was done.

     The ERLTO provides for damages equal to as much as (A) double the tenant's security deposit, (B) two-months' rent, (C) $200, and sometimes (D) combinations of these awards. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

     HOW?

     There are violations of the ERLTO in many Evanston security deposit returns.  21 days to return or account for deposits is the rule in Evanston.  Also, no entry can be made by the landlord to show the unit without at least two days' advance notice.  In Evanston, like Chicago, the RLTO applies to rented condo units, rented single-family homes, town-houses, and small apartment buildings.  Northwestern University student renters have rights. 

     DepositLaw responds to inquiries by phone or email without charge for initial consultation about Evanston Renters' rights.  DepositLaw takes most Evanston rental cases on a contingent fee basis, meaning the renter pays no attorney fee unless they win.  DepositLaw represents tenants in individual  cases and also in class actions filed against large apartment buildings and management companies.  See examples of Evanston's renters' awards.              

  

 

 

 

 
 

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