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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


City Council discussed Monday possible changes to an ordinance that would require developments to provide more affordable housing. Although some aldermen supported the amendments, others were worried they would lead to higher costs for tenants.

City Council opens discussion of amendments to affordable housing ordinance

April 28, 2015

City Council discussed Monday whether to adopt changes to an ordinance that would require residential developments to provide a certain number of affordable housing units. The proposed amendments to...

Jeffrey Murphy, a division manager for the City of Evanston, discusses landlord obligations and organizations. The landlord training workshop was held Thursday night at the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center.

Property owners discuss methods to improve tenants’ living conditions

October 10, 2013

Evanston officials and property owners gathered Thursday night to discuss nonprofit programs that landlords can use to improve living conditions for their tenants. The speakers met for a landlord training...

Brandon Saunders, director of advocacy organizing at the Interfaith Housing Center, gives a presentation at the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center. Saunders spoke about the rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants in the rental market, and said most rental conflicts can be avoided with education about regulations and policies.

Landlord workshop stresses rights, regulations

October 11, 2012

Conflicts between landlords and tenants can be resolved by understanding basic rental housing policies and regulations, regional rental housing experts advised at a Thursday night workshop. Nearly 20...

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