Illinois 103rd Regular Session Status: Died 3 D cosponsors

HB 4796 — LANDLORD-TENANT RENT INFO

Last action — Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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  3. Died in session

This bill died with 103rd Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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In plain language

This bill requires landlords to clearly disclose all nonoptional fees in rental agreements and advertisements.

Landlords must list all nonoptional fees and whether utilities are included in rental agreements and ads as the Total Monthly Payment. Violations lead to treble damages for tenants.

What this means for you
  • Workers: If you're a worker looking for a rental, clearer fee disclosures can help you budget better.

Summary

Amends the Landlord and Tenant Act. Requires a landlord to disclose all nonoptional fees in the lease agreement. Requires that the sum total of rent and all nonoptional fees must be described as the Total Monthly Payment and be listed on the first page of the lease. Requires that a unit advertised for a residential tenancy must disclose the nonoptional fees included with the total amount for rent in any advertisement or posting. Requires that the landlord disclose whether utilities are included in the rent in a lease agreement disclosure or unit advertisement. Provides that a landlord who violates this Section is liable to the residential tenant for treble damages, and the court may award the tenant reasonable attorney's fees.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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This bill adds new requirements for landlords regarding the disclosure of nonoptional fees in lease agreements and advertisements.

  • 765 ILCS 705/7

    Sec. 7. Fees. A landlord must disclose all nonoptional fees in the lease agreement. The sum total of rent and all nonoptional fees must be described as the Total Monthly Payment and be listed on the first page of the lease. A unit advertised for a residential tenancy must disclose the nonoptional fees included with the total amount for rent in any advertisement or posting. The landlord must disclose whether utilities are included in the rent in a lease agreement disclosure or unit advertisement. A landlord who violates this Section is liable to the residential tenant for treble damages and the court may award the tenant reasonable attorney's fees.

    This establishes new disclosure requirements for landlords about fees and potential penalties for violations.

Action History

  1. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  2. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal

  3. Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate

  4. Second Reading - Short Debate

  5. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jenn Ladisch Douglass

  6. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Katie Stuart

  7. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  8. Do Pass / Short Debate Housing; 017-000-000

  9. Assigned to Housing

  10. Referred to Rules Committee

  11. First Reading

  12. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 179 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (179)

179 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Housing

Passed 17 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 11001
Republican 6000
Total 17001
% of votes cast 94%0%0%6%
How each member voted (18)
Member Party Vote
Abdelnasser Rashid Democrat Yea
Anna Moeller Democrat Yea
Hoan Huynh Democrat Yea
Kelly M. Cassidy Democrat Yea
Lindsey LaPointe Democrat Yea
Mary Beth Canty Democrat Yea
Maura Hirschauer Democrat Yea
Michelle Mussman Democrat Yea
Suzanne M. Ness Democrat Yea
Will Guzzardi Democrat Yea
William "Will" Davis Democrat Not Voting
Yolonda Morris Democrat Yea
Amy L. Grant Republican Yea
Brad Halbrook Republican Yea
Chris Miller Republican Yea
Jennifer Sanalitro Republican Yea
Michael J. Coffey, Jr. Republican Yea
Travis Weaver Republican Yea

Subjects

housing
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 4796 do?
Amends the Landlord and Tenant Act. Requires a landlord to disclose all nonoptional fees in the lease agreement. Requires that the sum total of rent and all nonoptional fees must be described as the Total Monthly Payment and be listed on the first page of the lease. Requires that a unit advertised for a residential tenancy must disclose the nonoptional fees included with the total amount for rent in any advertisement or posting. Requires that the landlord disclose whether utilities are included in the rent in a lease agreement disclosure or unit advertisement. Provides that a landlord who violates this Section is liable to the residential tenant for treble damages, and the court may award the tenant reasonable attorney's fees.
Who sponsors HB 4796?
HB 4796 is sponsored by Kelly M. Cassidy (Democrat), Katie Stuart (Democrat), Kevin John Olickal (Democrat), and Ladisch Douglass.
What is the current status of HB 4796?
This bill died with 103rd Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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