HB5523 Summary

• Removes requirement that written leases must notify lessees that lessors can void the lease if premises are used for felonies or Class A misdemeanors, and removes language stating oral leases do not waive lessor rights.

• Allows lessors to void leases and recover possession when premises are used for committing felonies or Class A misdemeanors, with eviction proceeding available if tenant does not vacate within 5 days of written notice.

• Permits lessors or State's Attorneys/municipal corporation counsel to bring forcible entry and detainer actions, with assignment of rights limited to delivery of eviction order to sheriff.

• Protects tenants from forfeiting security deposits solely due to eviction under this Section, except for sheriff fees, and prevents cost judgments against lessors unless action brought in bad faith.

• Requires courts to stay eviction judgments for no more than 7 days unless parties agree otherwise, and mandates sheriffs execute orders within 7 days of entry or expiration of stay.