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IL HB0003

REAL ESTATE ILLEGAL POSSESSION


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Introduced
01/09/2025
In Committee
01/09/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

104th General Assembly

Bill Summary

Amends the Code of Civil Procedure to provide that illegal possession of land during a 7-year period may not be used for a claim of adverse possession. Amends the Landlord and Tenant Act to provide that no person has a right to occupy or remain on or in any real property, residence, or structure in which the person has no written property interest under a written lease or rental agreement with the owner of the property. Provides that all persons legally occupying the property, residence, or structure shall be listed by name and date of birth on leases, rental agreements, or the rental application associated with the lease or rental agreement. Provides that no subleasing is allowed unless it is specifically allowed in the tenant's written lease or rental agreement with the owner. Provides that any such violation of the lease or rental agreement does not establish legal standing to occupy or remain on or in any real property, residence, or structure by the sublessee who must vacate the property after receiving notice to vacate from the property owner of record or the owner's agent.

AI Summary

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.

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to Rules Committee (on 01/09/2025)

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