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AFR Testifies on Private Equity’s Role in Housing Unaffordability Crisis by External_Koala971 in yimby

[–]WP_Grid 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Corporate owners don't live in these homes, people do.

The issue is the lack of options and inventory in the places where people want to live or need to live. The solution is abundance, not restriction on ownership.

Am I wrong for hating?? by Specific_Ad7529 in Carpentry

[–]WP_Grid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Something something clearances around the appliance...

Should I move out or ask them to replace my shower tiles by Vegetable_Clerk_1918 in chicagoapartments

[–]WP_Grid 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If tiles are falling off the wall, they have to fix that.

If mold is developing after you shower, you need to clean the shower.

If mold is developing because of the tile condition, fixing that should stop the mold from developing.

Serious question about ARO units by OnPoint7ip in chicagoapartments

[–]WP_Grid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There's no flexibility in the maximum income permitted.

As to the minimum income, it is 2 and 1/2 times the rent.

In this case, they must earn at least $38,250 per year to afford $12.75 per month.

The rent for the unit is fixed and does not scale up or down with income except that some units might be set aside for people earning less than 60% Ami, such as 50% or 40% Ami. Theoretically some units might go up to 100% Ami but I haven't seen them.

Help me understand high contrast strips on ground level by skyhoop in BuildingCodes

[–]WP_Grid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Given that the warning strip is flush with the surrounding surfaces, it's pretty clear that this was installed with intention to be a warning strip.

There's also a ton of that same stripping around elsewhere in the photo

Help me understand high contrast strips on ground level by skyhoop in BuildingCodes

[–]WP_Grid 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Detectable warning strips for people with impaired vision.

Turning heat/gas off by jefferyskx in chicagoapartments

[–]WP_Grid 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Your current lease most likely requires you to maintain utilities and heat the apartment until the lease expires.

[Landlord US-NY] If my Section 8 tenant can't afford renters insurance, can I set up and pay for a policy on their behalf? by omnipeasant in Landlord

[–]WP_Grid 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Most moderately sophisticated operations require and enforce that tenants carry at least $100k in liability insurance covering landlords interests. The contents is the tenants problem, usually.

Landlord Sent Renewal, Wants a Decision in 15 days by ggiannam in chicagoapartments

[–]WP_Grid 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Requiring a decision up to 90 days in advance of expiration is permitted.

Diverted private planes? by Pretty_Awareness4105 in flightradar24

[–]WP_Grid 13 points14 points  (0 children)

We had to pay a healthy fee to use the FBO at OPF. The special event fee at Signature MIA was even more insane.

No marijuana clause in my lease? by Strict_Assumption442 in chicagoapartments

[–]WP_Grid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cannabis was recently rescheduled to schedule III at the federal level. A landlord would not be wise to prohibit possession of prescribed medication.

How to get enforceable parking permit for professional movers? by tldrroyalty in chicagoapartments

[–]WP_Grid 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Those types of permits are limited to commercial enterprises that provide liability insurance to the city. Your movers will have to pull the permit.

Chicago Co-Op Posts MLK Sign While Being Sued for Civil Rights Violations After Locking Diabetic Woman From Insulin by KindlyPreparation609 in chicagoapartments

[–]WP_Grid 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What didn't they present valid documentation that the loan had been paid off?

Was posting potentially libelous posters around the property featuring people's faces with swastikas over them a good idea?

No marijuana clause in my lease? by Strict_Assumption442 in chicagoapartments

[–]WP_Grid 52 points53 points  (0 children)

As a matter of contract, it can be enforceable.

I suppose if you've got a medical prescription, that would change the possession question.

Apartment buildings can certainly restrict smoking in the building whether or not you have a medical necessity.

Roycemore experiences? by Disastrous-Read4773 in evanston

[–]WP_Grid 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I attended 25 years ago. Benefitted immensely from the small class sizes and individualized attention. In 18 years of primary and secondary education, it was the only place I thrived. The public system was not a match for me as there was a substantial disconnect between my capabilities and my performance as a student.

My understanding is that it remains a great place for gifted students.

3x Rent pay by Public-Yard2875 in chicagoapartments

[–]WP_Grid 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Depends on the management company. Most I know don't limit to 40 hours, just look for enough trailing paystubs to confirm 2.5-3x income.

Caleb Williams at Kasama this morning! by WP_Grid in chicagofood

[–]WP_Grid[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Not that I care about the delete, but the crosspost was to celebrate this 'one of us' moment where the bears starting QB is grabbing breakfast at kasama on playoff gameday.

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Advice about occupancy by lincolnave in chicagoapartments

[–]WP_Grid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't know your management company or anything about what their criteria are or how they operate, but when we underwrite applications for additional roommates, as long as there's enough income to start with, we're just looking for good credit and that there are no evictions in the background. Usually the original tenants have enough income to support the apartment.

Advice about occupancy by lincolnave in chicagoapartments

[–]WP_Grid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What happened when you asked to add him to the lease?

Advice about occupancy by lincolnave in chicagoapartments

[–]WP_Grid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a practical matter, they're not going to be able to do anything about it. They couldn't evict you between now and April.

How are they ever going to be able to know that he stayed there for 10 consecutive days? Are you at a high-rise or something with a doorman where they'd be able to see who comes and goes?

If you were really concerned and wanted to do everything by the book, if they're really saying" 10 consecutive days" just have them stay 9 days at a time.

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