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IL HB5183
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Lilian Jimenez
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AI Summary
- Landlords may charge tenants either a one-time pet fee/deposit OR recurring pet rent, but not both
- Pet rent capped at 1% of monthly rent or $35, whichever is less
- Pet fees/deposits capped at 15% of monthly rent or $350, whichever is less, and must be refundable
- Pet fees and deposits are treated as security deposits under existing Illinois security deposit laws
- Violations constitute consumer fraud under the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act, applying to leases executed after the bill's effective date
Legislative Description
LANDLORD-TENANT-PET FEES
Last Action
Referred to Rules Committee
2/10/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules2/10/2026
Full Bill Text
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