Chicago REALTORS® testify on potential impacts of ‘Just Housing Ordinance’ rules
Chicago REALTORS® testify on potential impacts of ‘Just Housing Ordinance’ rules Staff | October 29, 2019 Advocacy/Government Affairs Last Wednesday,
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City of Chicago Updates Electrical Code, Aligns with 2017 National Electrical Code
On September 6th, Chicago’s City Council voted to adopt a major update to the Chicago Electrical Code, not only aligning with the 2017 National Code, but also becoming one of […]
Legislative Update: Spring 2017
One of the essential parts of your REALTOR® dues is advocacy that works. This government affairs update will help you understand a few of the major legislative matters your REALTOR® […]
Legislative Update: Spring 2016
View this video for an overview of legislative items that we are working on, on your behalf: Topics covered include: Professional Services Parking Permit The Cloud Tax Affordable Building Code Residential […]
City Hall Day Recap
On Thursday, September 24, C.A.R. held a City Hall Day, with REALTORS® on-hand, to support the following initiatives. We will keep you informed as to any updates or developments. Introduction of […]
Property Tax Assessment Appeals
Property tax assessments have been going out since the beginning of the year, and owners have just 30 days to appeal these notices. We’re seeing a dangerously high increase in […]
Chicago Residential Landlord Tenant Ordinance
Update – April 2016 From August 2015: We want to provide judges in Chicago judicial discretion to decide the penalty if a landlord violates the Chicago residential landlord ordinance, […]
2015 Election Results – Your RPAC Dollars at Work!
Election Results 43 races received RPAC funding in the April elections $300,000 spent 97% success in the primary 75% success in the run-off Why RPAC? Consider RPAC your best investment […]
Legislative Update- August 2015
View this video for an overview of legislative items that we are working for on your behalf. Topics covered include: Personal Property Lease Transaction Tax (“Cloud Tax”) Chicago Residential Landlord […]
City Releases New ARO Map & Rules
Update – April 2016 From August, 2015: The City of Chicago releases the new map and rules for implementation of the Affordable Requirements Ordinance (ARO). The City of […]