On Wednesday April 22nd homeowners throughout the State of Illinois will once again join together at our state capitol in Springfield. It will be on this day homeowners can meet with their legislators and help influence the decision-making process that affects our back doors and communities. Homeowner attendance on this day will show legislators that we are organized, numerous and involved. Legislators will be able to see our faces and hear our issues regarding the need for laws that will bring a fair balance between the homeowner and the landlord.
Illinois needs new laws to keep up with the changes in housing market over the years that older laws no longer address. Each year our attendance on MHO Day grows and we need to keep up this pace.
While MHOAI has volunteers in Springfield during the other days of session, this is your day to remind elected officials that MHOAI is there on your behalf during the rest of the year.
This is our day to explain to elected officials the unique situations that arise when you own your home but not the land your home sit on. Many still believe you can just up and move your home if you don't like the landlord's conditions. We must constantly work to remind elected officials that this is a myth. Our presence on this day will show elected officials we are educated voters and are watching how they vote at the statecapitol once we vote them into their position.
More information about this important day will be forthcoming.
Terry Nelson
MHOAI Directors