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Winter Prep Checklist for Chicago Rental Owners
Heat, frozen pipes, exterior, snow, safety and resident notices: a walk-through you can finish before the first hard freeze.
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Owner Resources for Chicago 2-Flat to Small Multifamily Owners
Running a 2-flat, 3-flat or small apartment building on the South Side means dealing with old boilers, brick that needs tuckpointing, and Chicago winters. These guides are what we use on our own jobs, written out so you can use them on your building.
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What Does a Property Manager Cost in Chicago?
A plain explanation of what goes into a management fee and what you should expect to get for it.
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Chicago Landlord Basics: Registration, Inspections and RLTO Security Deposits
An overview of rental registration, building inspections and RLTO security deposit rules, including deposit receipts, interest and return timing.
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Switching Property Managers: How It Works and What to Hand Over
How a handoff between managers works and which keys, records, leases and deposits should change hands.
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Turnover and Make-Ready Checklist
What to check, fix and document between leases so the next unit is ready to rent.
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Vacant Unit Checklist: Insurance, Utilities, Winterizing and Security
How to keep an empty unit insured, heated, protected and secure until the next resident moves in.
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