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Controversial renter protection proposal clears Chicago City Council hurdle

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Chicago City Council’s Housing and Real Estate Committee narrowly passed the mayor’s much debated Protecting Renters Ordinance on Wednesday after some last-minute tweaks. Under the revised proposal, landlords would not be required to foot the bill for relocation costs if they don’t renew a tenant’s …

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    Chicago City Council’s Housing and Real Estate Committee narrowly passed the mayor’s much debated Protecting Renters Ordinance on Wednesday after some last-minute tweaks. Under the revised proposal, landlords would not be required to foot the bill for relocation costs if they don’t renew a tenant’s …

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