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IREM® Chicago members push back on Protecting Renters Ordinance
IREM Chicago members are taking action against the proposed Protecting Renters Ordinance (PRO), meeting with aldermen and raising concerns about provisions they say could increase costs, create new administrative burdens, and make it more difficult to operate rental housing across the city.
Key provisions include:
- Mandatory relocation payments of up to $5,000, and as much as $10,000 in some cases
- Just-cause eviction and lease non-renewal requirements
- A new citywide rental registry and expanded compliance obligations
- Creation of a Bureau of Rental Housing Services to oversee enforcement
Members argue these measures could drive up housing costs, discourage investment, and make it harder to maintain quality rental housing for Chicago residents.
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Join IREM leaders, volunteers, and industry professionals at the 2026 IREM Leadership Forum, November 14-17. This year's program features a new Leadership Track, offering focused sessions, practical strategies, and peer-to-peer discussions designed to strengthen leadership skills and prepare members for what's next. Connect, learn, and help shape the future of the profession.
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IREM members bring industry expertise to Capitol Hill
At Property Managers' Day on Capitol Hill, IREM members turned real-world experience into meaningful advocacy.
Through congressional briefings and meetings with lawmakers and staff, members shared firsthand insights on the challenges and opportunities facing the property management industry. Their conversations helped policymakers better understand how legislative and regulatory proposals affect housing providers, commercial properties, residents, and communities nationwide.
By bringing practical industry expertise directly to decision-makers, IREM members helped ensure the voice of property management was heard where it matters most.
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