Housing (Landlords)

Amends the Landlord and Tenant Act. Requires landlords to disclose all non-optional fees in a clear and conspicuous manner in the listing and on the first page of the lease. Requires landlords to disclose if any utility bills are non-optional fees in the listing and the first page of the lease. Provides that if a landlord failed to comply with this disclosure, the landlord may not collect the non-optional fee. Prohibits a landlord from charging a bundled services fee that combines optional and non-optional fees. Prohibits a landlord from charging a tenant with a fee or fine that includes, but is not limited to, an application fee that includes a background check of more than $50, an after-hours request for maintenance service, or pest abatement or removal in which the tenant has not contributed to the infestation. Prohibits a landlord from charging a tenant more than one of the following: (i) a security deposit, (ii) a move-in fee, or (iii) a move-out fee. Exempts leases in owner-occupied buildings containing 6 or fewer units and to nonresidential tenancies. Defines terms. Creates a civil cause of action for violation of the Act by a landlord. Makes other changes. Limits home rule.

Provides that the Act may be referred to as the Veterans Housing Protection Act. Amends the Illinois Human Rights Act. Provides that it is a civil rights violation to refuse to sell or rent or to otherwise make unavailable or deny a dwelling to any buyer or renter who is a veteran because of the results of a criminal, credit, or eviction history records check. Provides that the prohibition against the use of the results of a veteran's criminal history records check shall not preclude an owner or any other person engaging in a real estate transaction, or a real estate broker or salesman, from prohibiting the veteran, a member of the veteran's household, or a guest of the veteran from engaging in unlawful activity on the premises. Expands the Act's definition of "source of income" to include any federal, State, or local public assistance, and federal, State, or local housing subsidies, such as federal Department of Housing and Urban Development Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing vouchers, rental assistance under the Supportive Services for Veterans Families program, and veterans' benefits. Amends the Department of Veterans Affairs Act. Requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to administer a statewide Landlord Rental Guarantee Program which reimburses landlords up to $3,500 for damages or unpaid rent associated with veteran tenants using any federal, State, or local housing assistance or veterans' benefits to pay all or a portion of the rent. Provides that reimbursement payments shall be paid out of the Veterans Rental Guarantee Fund, a special fund created in the State treasury. Requires the Department to also establish and administer a pilot program to increase affordable homeownership opportunities among the veteran population. Provides that under the pilot program veterans shall be able to use federal or State housing vouchers to partially subsidize homeownership expenses for up to 10 or 15 years depending on the mortgage term.

Creates the Multi-Unit Residential Rental Property Right of First Refusal Act. Requires the owner of a multi-unit residential rental property that offers the property for sale to provide written notice to each tenant and the tenants' association offering the tenants' association an opportunity to purchase the property at a price and terms that represent a bona fide offer of sale. Exempts property governed by the Condominium Property Act. Provides that the tenants, by and through the tenants' association, have the right to purchase the residential rental property if the tenants meet the price, terms, and conditions of the property owner by executing a contract with the property owner within 60 days, unless agreed to otherwise, from the date of mailing of the notice. Provides that, if a contract between the owner and the association is not executed within the 60-day period, the property owner has no further obligation under the Act unless the owner thereafter elects to offer the property at a price materially lower than the price specified in the notice provided to the association. Defines a materially lower price as a price that is at least 20% lower than the price specified in the notice to the officers of the tenants' association. Provides that if the property owner thereafter elects to offer the property at a price materially lower than the price specified in the notice, the tenants, by and through the tenants' association, have an additional 10 days to meet the new price, terms, and conditions by executing a contract. Provides this right to purchase the property is void if no contract for sale by the tenants' association and the property owner has been reached within the 60-day period or any additional 10-day period. Authorizes the property owner to record in the county in which the property is located an affidavit that the owner has complied with the Act's requirements. Specifies that if the tenants wish to exercise the rights under the Act, they must form an association that must be a corporation or a not-for-profit corporation with the written consent of two-thirds of all of the tenants. Sets out requirements for matters to be included in the articles of incorporation, bylaws, and power and duties of the tenants' association. Allows an aggrieved party to file a civil action for damages. Makes other changes.

Amends the Landlord and Tenant Act. Provides that in any eviction proceeding in which the trier of fact determines that the tenant has complied with the terms of the last written and signed lease as to the amount and timeliness of rent payments, the proceedings shall be sealed.

Amends the Code of Civil Procedure. Creates an eviction moratorium for residential real estate for a 12-month period against a tenant or a member of the tenant's household who: (1) has been unable to work for any period of time because of detention by immigration authorities within the previous 12 months; or (2) has experienced termination of benefits under the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Medicaid, or Social Security within the previous 12 months; and (3) the detention or benefit termination has materially affected the tenant's ability to pay the agreed rent. Provides that the court may issue a residential eviction order if a covered tenant poses a direct threat to the health and safety of other tenants or an immediate and severe risk to property. Prohibits a residential landlord from commencing or continuing a residential eviction action a tenant who has provided the landlord with a declaration that the tenant is a covered tenant under the Act during the 12-month period. Prohibits a residential landlord from charging any fees, penalties, or other charges related to the nonpayment of rent by a covered tenant during the 12-month period. Provides that nothing in the Act may be construed as relieving any individual of the obligation to pay rent or comply with any other obligation that an individual may have under a lease or rental agreement. Provides that the Illinois Housing Development Authority may adopt rules to create the required form for a declaration.

Creates the Standardized Protections for Residential Tenants Act. Prohibits a landlord, lessor, sub-lessor, or grantor from requiring a deposit or advance that exceeds the amount of one month's rent, unless the deposit or advance is for a seasonal use dwelling unit or unless the deposit or advance is for an owner-occupied cooperative apartment. Prohibits a landlord, lessor, sub-lessor, or grantor from charging an application fee that exceeds $20. Allows a fee for a background check or credit check of $20 or the actual cost, whichever is less. Exempts entrance fees charged licensed continuing care retirement communities, licensed assisted living providers, licensed adult care facilities, senior residential communities, or not-for-profit independent retirement communities that offer personal emergency response, housekeeping, transportation, and meals to their residents. Prohibits any payment, fee, or charge for the late payment of rent unless the payment of rent has not been made within 5 days of the date it was due, and the payment, fee, or charge does not exceed $50 or 5% of the monthly rent, whichever is less; provided a cooperative housing corporation shall be permitted to charge a tenant or lessee that is a dwelling unit owner or shareholder of such cooperative housing corporation a fee of up to 8% of the monthly maintenance fee for the late payment of the monthly maintenance fee if the proprietary lease or occupancy agreement provides for such a fee. Voids any agreement by a lessee or tenant of a dwelling waiving or modifying the rights in the Act. Authorizes the Attorney General to enforce the Act and adopt rules to implement and administer the Act. Provides that a violation of the Act is a violation of the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Practices Act. Preempts home rule.

Amends the Landlord and Tenant Act. Provides that a landlord may not automatically report any tenant's rental payment history to a rent reporter without first obtaining consent from the tenant in writing. Provides that a landlord may not propose a credit building agreement to the tenant until the tenant has entered into a signed residential lease agreement.

Amends the Landlord and Tenant Act. Provides that any landlord of a dwelling unit of residential real property must offer any tenant the option of having the tenant's rental payment information reported to at least one nationwide consumer reporting agency as long as the consumer reporting agency resells or otherwise furnishes rental payment information to a nationwide consumer reporting agency. "Rental payment information" means information regarding a tenant's complete, timely payments of rent. Requires that before reporting a tenant's rental history information, the landlord must first provide written notice of the offer and obtain written authorization from the tenant electing to have the rent reported. Specifies what information the notice must contain. Provides that if a tenant elects to have that tenant's rental payment information reported to a consumer reporting agency, the landlord may require that the tenant pay a fee not to exceed the actual cost to the landlord to provide the service plus $5 per month. Provides that the payment or nonpayment of this fee by the tenant may not be reported to a consumer reporting agency. Exempts a landlord of a residential rental building that contains 15 or fewer dwelling units, unless the landlord: (1) owns more than one residential rental building, regardless of the number of units in each building; and (2) is a corporation, limited liability company in which at least one member is a corporation or a real estate investment trust. Makes other changes.

Amends the Landlord and Tenant Act. Provides that each recurring nonoptional fee must be on the real estate listing or an accompanying link to a website for the residential property and on the first page of the lease agreement in a clear and conspicuous manner as part of the total cost of the rent. Provides that if such a fee is not explicitly included in the cost of rent, a landlord may not charge the fee on a recurring basis, and the tenant is not liable for the fee on a recurring basis. Provides that all one-time nonoptional fees must be detailed on the first page of a lease agreement in a clear and conspicuous manner, and a landlord may not charge the fee, and the tenant is not liable for payment of the fee if a fee is not explicitly contained. Prohibits a landlord from requiring a tenant to acquire or maintain an insurance policy intended to provide coverage for damage or injury occurring in common areas of residential property. Provides that any person alleging a violation of any provision of the Landlord and Tenant Act may bring a civil action against a person or entity who is alleged to have violated the Act seeking actual damages, injunctive relief, and attorney's fees and costs.

Amends the Landlord and Tenant Act. Prohibits the total amount of a security deposit from exceeding the amount of the first full month's rent for the tenant's dwelling that is the primary residence of the tenant. Allows a landlord to only charge a tenant a security deposit upon the signing of an initial lease agreement. Prohibits a landlord from charging a tenant an additional security deposit or increase the total amount of a security deposit upon the renewal of a lease or upon an increase in rent. Prohibits a landlord from increasing rent by more than 3.5% in a 12-month period for a dwelling that is the primary residence of the tenant. Requires that a landlord provide a tenant with a minimum of 30 days' written notice before increasing rent. Provides that if written notice is not provided, the tenant is not liable for the difference between the initial rent and the increased rent. Provides that any person alleging a violation of these new provisions may bring a civil action, in accordance with applicable law, in any court of competent jurisdiction and the court may order injunctive relief, monetary relief, attorney's fees, and costs.