Workshop: Know Your Building. Know Your Landlord. (Lincoln Square)

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Are you a Chicago renter, homeowner, community advocate — or just someone who’s curious about Chicago’s housing landscape? Join Injustice Watch senior reporters Maya Dukmasova and Alejandra Cancino for a free, hands-on workshop to help Chicago residents learn how to research building code violations and find out who owns properties in the city. During this workshop, you can expect to: Learn how to use the Chicago City Data Portal to find out whether a building has been cited for code violations such as pests, leaks, and more Learn how to uncover who really owns a building — even if the landlord uses an LLC or corporation Put these skills into practice using computers at the library following the presentation The information in this workshop is based on Maya and Alejandra’s reporting for “The Tenant Trap,” a yearlong investigation that found more than 2,600 buildings in Chicago with a history of serious code violations. Register through Injustice Watch's website: https://www.injusticewatch.org/project/tenant-trap/2025/chicago-renters-workshop-public-records-buildings-landlords/