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Landlord/Tenant Issues

The City Attorney’s office does not deal with any Landlord/Tenant issues. However, there are several Illinois statutes relating to Landlord/Tenant issues. For copies of these documents, feel free to contact the Des Plaines Public Library and ask to speak with a Reference Librarian. These documents are as follows:

Landlord and Tenant Act - 765 ILCS 705
Security Deposit Return Act - 765 ILCS 710
Security Deposit Interest Act - 765 ILCS 715
Retaliatory Eviction Act - 765 ILCS 720

Local Courthouse Phone Number

Skokie Courthouse (2nd Municipal District)
5600 Old Orchard Road, Skokie, IL
847-470-7250
(services all of Des Plaines)

Legal Referral Services Phone Numbers

  • North Suburban Bar Association: 847-564-4800
    Provides an initial 30-minute consultation for $25.00
  • Northwest Suburban Bar Association: 847-221-2657
    Provides an initial 30-minute consultation for $25.00
  • Cook County Legal Assistance Foundation: 847-475-3703
    Free service for Senior Citizens and "low income" individuals.

This service is for basic civil matters only. Upon receipt of a potential case, you will be asked your income to determine if you are eligible for the service.

 

 

 

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9/2/08 City Council Meeting
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9/10/08 Architectural Commission
9/14/08 6th Annual First Lady’s Luncheon
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