Chicago, Ill., Mun. Code ch. 5-12 § 5-12-180

Attorney's fees (Chicago Residential Landlord and Tenant Ordinance (RLTO))

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Chicago, Ill., Mun. Code ch. 5-12 § 5-12-180
Except in cases of forcible entry and detainer actions, the prevailing plaintiff in any action arising out of a landlord's or tenant's application of the rights or remedies made available in this ordinance shall be entitled to all court costs and reasonable attorney's fees; provided, however, that nothing herein shall be deemed or interpreted as precluding the awarding of attorney's fees in forcible entry and detainer actions in accordance with applicable law or as expressly provided in this ordinance.


(Added Coun. J. 11-6-91, p. 7196)
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