TENANTS-RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL
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SB3674 — TENANTS-RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL
Last action — Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
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1Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 05, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.
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In plain language
This bill grants tenants the right of first refusal to buy their rental property.
The bill establishes a process where tenants can have the first chance to buy their multi-unit rental properties when owners decide to sell. It outlines notification requirements for property owners and sets time limits for tenants to respond to purchase offers.
What this means for you
- Workers: This bill allows workers living in rental units to have a potential pathway to homeownership if they form a tenants' association.
- Families: If you're renting a multi-unit home, this bill gives you a chance to buy the property before it's sold to others.
Summary
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.
Bill Text
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Read SB3674 on the official Illinois source →Action History
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Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
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Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
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Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2026
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Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026
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Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026
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Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026
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Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026
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Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Executive
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Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
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Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Rachel Ventura
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Assigned to Executive
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Referred to Assignments
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First Reading
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Filed with Secretary by Sen. Rachel Ventura
Sponsors
- Rachel Ventura · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Rachel Ventura Democrat
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (182)
182 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB3674 do?
- 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.
- Who sponsors SB3674 ?
- SB3674 is sponsored by Rachel Ventura (Democrat).
- What is the current status of SB3674 ?
- This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 05, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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