Legal resources

Court guide for lead inspectors

Navigating the Trial Process: A Manual for Lead Inspector Experts educates lead inspectors and risk assessors on what to expect when they are subpoenaed to appear as an expert witness at a deposition or in court. The guide was developed by the Loyola University Civitas ChildLaw Center's Policy Institute.

Access Living addresses housing issues for disabled people through education, community organizing, advocacy and individual housing counseling.
The Chicago Commission on Human Relations receives complaints of illegal discrimination by those renting or selling property.
Chicago Rents Right is a Chicago Department of Housing program which provides information for Chicago-area tenants about their rights and responsibilities.
The Center for Conflict Resolution works with individuals and communities to manage and resolve a range of conflicts.
Cook County Commission on Human Rights receives complaints of illegal discrimination by those renting or selling property.
Illinois Department of Human Rights receives complaints of illegal discrimination by those renting or selling property.
John Marshall Law School Fair Housing Legal Clinic aims to educate the public about fair housing law and to provide legal assistance to organizations that address housing discrimination issues.
Lawyers' Committee for Better Housing offers legal assistance to low- and moderate-income households in the Chicago area.
Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago offers free legal aid to the citizens of Cook County.
The Metropolitan Tenants Organization provides information about tenants' rights and responsibilities regarding a variety of issues, including lead hazards in housing.