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This bill aims to modify property possession and tenant rights laws in Illinois by making several key changes. Specifically, it amends the Code of Civil Procedure to clarify that illegal possession of land during a 7-year period cannot be used as a basis for adverse possession claims, which is a legal doctrine that allows someone to claim ownership of property by occupying it for a certain period. The bill also proposes to add a new section to the Landlord and Tenant Act that would require all occupants of a property to be explicitly named on leases or rental agreements, with their full name and date of birth. Additionally, the legislation prohibits subleasing unless it is specifically permitted in the original written lease, and stipulates that any unauthorized sublease does not provide legal standing to occupy the property. If a sublessee receives a notice to vacate from the property owner, they must leave the premises. These provisions are designed to provide clearer guidelines for property occupancy, prevent unauthorized possession, and give property owners more control over who resides in their properties.

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104