Resources: Chapter 25

LOCAL LINKS
Cabrini Green Legal Aid Clinic
Provides free legal services in the areas of family law, housing law, and criminal law.

Center for Conflict Resolution (CCR)
Mediation resource whose mission is to work with individuals, communities, courts and other institutions to manage and resolve conflicts.

Chicago Department of Consumer Services (DCS)
Protects consumers and business owners from unfair marketplace practices, and provides information on residential landlords.

Chicago Landlord Tenant Ordinance
Outlines the rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants in a residential lease agreement.

Chicago Rents Right
Offers recorded referral information and brochures for landlords and tenants.

Illinois Tenants Union
Provides assistance for tenants outside Cook County.

Mediation Information & Resource Center
Provides an extensive catalog of articles, information and resources on mediation. Also offers a directory of mediators.

Metropolitan Tenants Organization
Operates a tenants' rights hotline, and works with residential tenants in the Chicago area.

Resolution Systems Institute
Mediation assistance for tenants, landlords, neighbors, land owners, co-op and condo associations in housing-related disputes.

NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
National Association for Community Mediation (NAFCM)
Provides information and resources on conflict resolution and mediation, including articles, training, programs, grants, etc.

Property Management Resource Center
Provides do-it-yourself legal solutions for consumers and small businesses.