Chicago, IL · Cook County
Vacation Rental / Shared Housing Complaint Form
Chicago residents can use this form to report a vacation rental, bed and breakfast, or shared housing business or person to the Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection.
What this form is
Use this form to submit a complaint about a vacation rental, bed and breakfast, or shared housing property in Chicago. It asks for your contact information, details about the business or host, and information about the property and rental. The form instructs complainants to describe the situation, attach any supporting documents they have, and sign and date both pages.
Who needs it
A person reporting a Chicago vacation rental, bed and breakfast, or shared housing property should complete and submit this complaint form.
How to submit it
Mail it to BACP, Attn: Business Compliance Enforcement, 2350 W. Ogden Avenue, Second Floor, Chicago, IL 60608; email it to [email protected]; or fax it to 312.743.1841. Include a fax cover sheet if faxing.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the complainant signs and dates the form, and no notarized or sworn attachment is specified.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Form
Download the Vacation Rental / Shared Housing Complaint Form.
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Complete Both Pages
Fill in the requested information and describe the exact details of the rental property.
- 3
Gather Supporting Documents
Attach available supporting documents, such as receipts, invoices, letters, canceled checks, pictures, or advertisements.
- 4
Sign and Submit
Sign and date the form, then mail, email, or fax it to BACP. Include a fax cover sheet if faxing.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for this complaint form?
- No. The form is signed without a notary; you sign and date it, and no notarized or sworn attachment is specified.
- How do I submit the Chicago complaint form?
- Mail it to BACP at 2350 W. Ogden Avenue, Second Floor, Chicago, IL 60608; email [email protected]; or fax it to 312.743.1841. Include a fax cover sheet if faxing.
- What information does the form ask for?
- It requests your contact information, details about the business or host, rental property details, and information about the type of property and rental.
- What should I attach to the complaint?
- The form asks you to attach any supporting documentation, such as receipts, invoices, letters, both sides of canceled checks, pictures, or advertisements. It also mentions association bylaws if available.
Need something notarized?
This Vacation Rental / Shared Housing Complaint Form doesn’t need a notary — but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.