Bill poised for governor forces Illinois landlords to participate in Section 8 program – Center Square

Paul Arena, director of legislative affairs at the Illinois Rental Property Association, said if the bill is signed into law, landlords statewide will lose control. “It's a blank check for government to further control rental property moving forward, and that is why it is so dangerous."
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Freddy
2 years ago

I hear that a nice looking mansion on Astor St (minus all toilets) can accommodate a lot of Section 8 people. A Porto Potty will be provided in the back yard. Apply soon to get the best bedroom suite.

NoHope4Illinois
2 years ago

Forcing Section 8 into those apartment rentals – gotta make space for those 40,000 a day illegal immigrants Biden has coming into America.

riverbender
2 years ago

Have any rental property in our neighborhood? Prepare for section 8 neighbors

Indy
2 years ago

No sympathy for anyone that does business in Illinois. It’s a choice to subject yourself to this abuse.

Platinum Goose
2 years ago

“One requirement under the Section 8 contract is a provision that a landlord’s business records must be open and available for inspection at all times.” If you are a landlord/business owner do you think it’s good for a bureaucrat to have access to this information?

Lions Choice
2 years ago

New Illinois Democrat Bill Will Trash State Rental Market — Forcing Landlords To Be Low Income Subsidized Housing Providers Will Force Rental Property Owners To Pull Thousands Of Units Off The Market

Streeterville
2 years ago

Soon there will be zero incentive for “mom-n-pop” owner-occupied two-flat and three-flat investment, and renters will be captive market for anonymous REIT investor-owners.

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