Tenants' Rights Program - Uptown People's Law Center - Main Office

Uptown People's Law Center provides legal assistance to individuals who:Are being evicted, including are behind in rent, have received a notice (ie. 5-day or 10-day notice) or are being evicted.Have been told they can't live in an apartment because of a criminal recordHave been told they can't live in an apartment because they have a CHA or housing voucher

Date of Last Formal Update

04/03/2025

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211 Metro Chicago

Physical Address

4413 North Sheridan Road, Chicago, IL 60640

Hours

Mon 9:00am - 5:00pm; Tue 9:00am - 5:00pm; Wed 9:00am - 5:00pm; Thu 9:00am - 5:00pm; Fri 9:00am - 2:00pm;

Fax

(773) 769-2224

Application process

Contact (773) 769-1411 or [email protected] for intake or for additional information.

Fee

Free

Eligibility

Individuals who have been previously incarcerated or who live in 60613, 60625, 60626, 60640, and 60660

Languages

English

Spanish

Service area

Chicago, IL

Agency info

Uptown People's Law Center

Uptown People's Law Center is a nonprofit legal clinic that represents individuals living in 60613, 60625, 60626, 60640, 60660, or who have been previously incarcerated. They represent individuals who are:Being evictedHave been denied an apartment due to a criminal recordAre applying for Social Security disability income (SSI/ SSDI)Are incarcerated in Illinois prisons (not individual cases, only class action lawsuits)