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IL HB5234

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Nabeela Syed

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Origin

House of Representatives

104th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Landlords must disclose all non-optional fees and utility charges in a clear and conspicuous manner in property listings and on the first page of the lease; undisclosed fees cannot be collected.
  • Application fees including background checks are capped at $50, and landlords cannot charge fees for lease renewals, after-hours maintenance requests, or pest removal when tenants did not cause the infestation.
  • Landlords may only charge one of the following: a security deposit, a move-in fee, or a move-out fee—not multiple types.
  • Bundled service fees (combining optional and non-optional fees) are prohibited, and all components of any bundled fee must be separately disclosed.
  • The law exempts owner-occupied buildings with 6 or fewer units and non-residential tenancies, and creates a civil cause of action allowing tenants to sue for injunctive relief, monetary damages, and attorney's fees.

Legislative Description

LANDLORD-TENANT FEES

Last Action

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez

2/24/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/10/2026

Full Bill Text

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