Chicago does not have a mandatory no-knock registry or ordinance requiring solicitors to honor 'No Soliciting' signs. However, general trespassing laws and the city's consumer protection provisions provide some protection against unwanted solicitation.
Chicago does not maintain a 'do not knock' registry or require solicitors to check for no-soliciting signs before approaching a residence. However, if a resident asks a solicitor to leave and they refuse, it becomes a trespass issue under Illinois law (720 ILCS 5/21-3). The city's consumer protection provisions under MCC Title 4 prohibit deceptive and aggressive solicitation practices. Some condo and apartment buildings prohibit solicitors in common areas through private rules. The National Do Not Call Registry protects against unwanted phone solicitation but does not apply to in-person visits.
Refusing to leave after being asked is criminal trespass under Illinois law. Aggressive or deceptive solicitation may violate consumer protection ordinances with fines of $200 to $500.
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