As Chicago Punts On Apartment Safety, Denver Shows What’s Possible
Chicago has no way of tracking landlords, nor does it require rental units to be inspected. That was the case in Colorado’s largest city, until officials decided to do something about it.
Chicago Doesn’t Keep Track of Landlords. Renters Are Demanding Change
Chicago’s building safety enforcement lags behind many peer cities, putting tenants at risk. Boulder offers one model Chicago could follow.
