# Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 5-12 authorizing Department of Buildings to establish regulatory framework and standards for residential buildings that distinguishes between small landlords and large corporate housing providers

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- Record number: **O2026-0027201**
- Type: Ordinance; category: Municipal Code Amendments
- Status: In Committee (Referred)
- Sponsor: [Nicole T. Lee](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/11) (11th Ward)
- Co-sponsors (3): [Samantha Nugent](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/39) (39th Ward), [Gilbert Villegas](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/36) (36th Ward), [Scott Waguespack](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/32) (32nd Ward)
- Committee: [Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/zoning-landmarks-and-building-standards)
- Submitted Date: Jul 15, 2026
- Introduction Date: Jul 15, 2026
- Official record: [Office of the City Clerk](https://chicityclerkelms.chicago.gov/Matter/?matterId=0B982035-7180-F111-AB0E-001DD80216AA)

## Timeline

- Jul 15, 2026: Referred, City Council. The matter was Referred to Committee.

## Documents

- [w11 - 27201.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/ac4a8c9a-ac11-42cf-a3cd-61dadaa0113d.pdf) (Legislation)

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