
Thursday, September 25
CHA Headquarters
60 E. Van Buren Street
2025 SYMPOSIUM WEBINAR SERIES
CHA has once again expanded the Owner Symposium to include monthly online education opportunities. From August to December 2025, the Symposium Webinar Series will cover six (6) timely and targeted topics you normally expect from the annual event. See below for more details, including dates and registration links. Register for any or all of the sessions below to continue learning throughout the year.
Intro to the Chicago RLTO
Tuesday, August 19, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. | View the Recording
Are you familiar with the Chicago Residential Landlord and Tenant Ordinance (RLTO)? If not, join us on August 19 as we discuss key rights and responsibilities that will help you successfully and legally manage your property.
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Presenter: Jessica L. Ryan, Principal, Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit
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​A Deeper Dive into the Chicago RLTO
Tuesday, August 26, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. | View the Recording
Join us as we take an in-depth look at the Chicago Residential Landlord and Tenant Ordinance (RLTO) — covering way more than the basics. By the end of the session, you will be an expert when it comes to the Chicago RLTO.​​
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Presenter: Jessica L. Ryan, Principal, Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit
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How to Use AffordableHousing.com
Tuesday, September 30, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. | Register to Attend the Online Session
Did you know AffordableHousing.com is the largest affordable housing listing network in the country? This session will cover how to list your property on AffordableHousing.com, submit comparable unit data (a major key to leasing up with the HCV Program!), and more.​​
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Presenters:
Malina Mahabir, Customer Success Manager, AffordableHousing.com
Dominic Muttillo, Director of National Accounts, AffordableHousing.com
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​Aligning Your Property with the Market:
A Guide to Setting Rental Rates
Thursday, October 9, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. | Register to Attend the Online Session
Understanding market demands and trends is vital in determining how much to charge for rent each month. Join us to learn more about setting competitive rates for your rental properties, the different factors involved in the process and how the local market plays a key role.
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Presenter: Mark Ainley, Partner and Co-Founder, GC Realty & Development LLC
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Home Improvement 101
Thursday, November 6, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. | Register to Attend the Online Session
Conducting property maintenance can be stressful and costly but we’re here to help you streamline the process and create the ultimate maintenance checklist. From small repairs to major projects, we’ll discuss maintenance tips and tricks that will keep both your wallet and your tenants happy.
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Presenters:
Matt Barnett, Senior Account Manager, Lowe's Companies, Inc.
Jarek Wolanski, Senior Account Manager, Lowe's Companies, Inc.
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​​How to Successfully Run Your Property Like a Business
Thursday, December 4, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. | Register to Attend the Online Session
Your rental property is a business … so you should treat it like one! Join us to learn how to optimize your property’s profitability and how factors such as tenant retention, marketing and expense management can help set your rental business up for success.
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Presenter: Farrah Ali, Co-Founder, WE WIN LLC
Questions? Email symposium@thecha.org.