Chicago heat season reminder
Law watch Published September 2026 · review each fall.
Chicago operators face heat season rules that do not exist the same way in every suburb. Before tenants call 311, test boilers, document service dates, and log no-heat tickets with timestamps.
- Schedule HVAC service before the first cold snap.
- Keep vendor invoices in the same folder as lease and deposit files.
- Separate habitability repairs from deposit withhold lines at move-out.
Not legal advice. Confirm current Chicago Municipal Code heat requirements with counsel.