Chicago Tenants Fight for Home Ownership | Chicago News

Chicago’s Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act is giving renters a shot at buying their buildings—but results so far are mixed. While one group in Northwest Side succeeded, most others fell short amid a complex process. A Logan Square group is even suing their landlord for noncompliance. Meanwhile, near the Obama Presidential Center, no one’s tried yet—but grassroots organizers and student activists are hitting the streets to educate tenants, especially in neighborhoods like Hermosa, about their rights. Their mission: help families stay rooted in communities they’ve called home for generations, as rising rents push longtime residents out. It’s a long haul, but the push for affordable ownership is gaining momentum. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ee584a161e14b698