Chicago’s Proposed ‘Tenant Bill of Rights’ Could Cost Both Landlords and Renters
By Don DeBat Mayor Johnson is preparing a sweeping “Protecting Renters Ordinance” for Chicago. But while City Hall frames it as a vital tenant defense, local landlords warn new fees and a mandatory registry will drive up monthly rents by at least $100. Half of Chicago’s residents – some 600,000 people – are apartment renters, so with a slim chance of re-election in 2027, Mayor Brandon Johnson is digging for votes. Mayor Johnson, an avowed Democratic Socialist, plans to introd
Don DeBat
Jun 7
Chicago Real Estate Feud Boils Over as MLS Shuts Down Zillow’s Data Access
By Don DeBat A massive feud between Zillow and local industry leaders erupted after Chicago’s major multiple listing service cut off the aggregator’s data access, causing thousands of local home listings to vanish from the platform overnight. In an ultimate rebellion against artificial intelligence in the lucrative business of dream homes and rental apartments, Zillow, the real estate data aggregator, now has fewer followers in Chicago and Illinois. On May 20, Zillow Group In
Don DeBat
Jun 3
