I think its safe to suggest that many authorities from the DEA to local sheriffs are at odds at enforcing the changing laws as they balance the high costs to enforce it.Speaking of Trump...

Kenneth Wright, Presiding Judge of the First Municipal District of the Circuit Court of Cook County issued General Order 2017-01 which sets the dates and terms for the 2017 moratorium on the enforcement of orders for possession in forcible entry and detainer eviction cases in Cook County.

If they are VERY professional, they will have their processes in writing as verification that it is enforced equally and fairly by their entire staff. 6.

Call code enforcement.

Simply want to evaluate if the risk is even worth it before getting bogged down by the legislation.

If this death does not specifically trigger something (such as acceleration of the debt), then the agreement as written continues to be enforceable by the decedent‘s estate or heirs.

I would only look to enforce it for unreported leaks or other abuse. 

Everyone in the code enforcement office has been friendly and helpful to the point that you almost don't mind writing them checks!

Oh and yep - the more landlords treat tenants badly, the more tenants will fight for more restrictive legislation.

As a former law enforcement officer there may be something there that will allow you legally to end his lease.