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HB5234 - 104th General Assembly
LANDLORD-TENANT FEES
Last Action
House Sponsors
Rep. Nabeela Syed, Michelle Mussman, Rita Mayfield and Lilian JiménezSenate Sponsors
(Sen. Mike Simmons)Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
765 ILCS 705/35 new
Synopsis As Introduced
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.
House Committee Amendment No. 1
Deletes reference to:
765 ILCS 705/35 new
Adds reference to:
H.B. 3564, 104th G.A., Sec. 99
Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Provides that if and only if House Bill 3564 becomes law, the changes in House Bill 3564 go into effect January 1, 2027 (rather than July 1, 2026). Effective immediately.
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2/05/2026 | House | Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Nabeela Syed |
| 2/10/2026 | House | First Reading |
| 2/10/2026 | House | Referred to Rules Committee |
| 2/19/2026 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman |
| 2/20/2026 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield |
| 2/24/2026 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez |
| 3/18/2026 | House | Assigned to Housing Committee |
| 3/23/2026 | House | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Nabeela Syed |
| 3/23/2026 | House | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee |
| 3/24/2026 | House | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Housing Committee |
| 3/25/2026 | House | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Housing Committee; by Voice Vote |
| 3/25/2026 | House | Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Housing Committee; 010-006-000 |
| 3/25/2026 | House | Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate |
| 4/07/2026 | House | Second Reading - Short Debate |
| 4/07/2026 | House | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate |
| 4/09/2026 | House | Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 067-031-000 |
| 4/10/2026 | Senate | Arrive in Senate |
| 4/10/2026 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading |
| 4/10/2026 | Senate | Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons |
| 4/10/2026 | Senate | First Reading |
| 4/10/2026 | Senate | Referred to Assignments |
| 4/22/2026 | Senate | Assigned to Executive |
| 4/30/2026 | Senate | Do Pass Executive; 009-004-000 |
| 4/30/2026 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 5, 2026 |