A new section (765 ILCS 705/4) has been added to the Illinois Landlord and Tenant Act titled “Ban on Electronic Funds Transfers as Exclusive Method of Payment.” This prohibits Illinois landlords from requiring tenants to use electronic funds transfers (EFT) or similar electronic methods as the exclusive means of paying rent and other lease-related payments.
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The Illinois Radon Awareness Act and the Illinois Tenant Radon Protection Act are important laws that address the issue of radon in residential properties in Illinois. Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can cause lung cancer, and these laws are part of public health efforts to reduce radon-related health risks.
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As Illinois landlords are well-aware, each year Cook County issues an eviction moratorium over the holidays and winter months. This year is no different.
On November 20, 2023, the Presiding Judge of the Cook County Municipal Department issued his annual Order requiring a moratorium on evictions during the winter season. Per the Order, the Cook County … Read More ›
The 1st District Appellate Court of Illinois recently ruled in favor of landlords on an important issue under the Chicago Residential Landlord Tenant Ordinance (RLTO).
Section 5-12-170 of the RLTO requires that a summary of the security deposit interest rates, issued by the Chicago Commissioner of the Department of Planning and Development, be attached to every … Read More ›