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Introduced
02/05/2025
02/05/2025
In Committee
04/11/2025
04/11/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Landlord Tenant Act to create a pet fee (any one-time non-refundable fee paid at the beginning of a tenancy to allow a pet to remain at the property for the duration of the tenancy) and "pet rent" (any recurring non-refundable fee paid alongside rent to allow a pet to remain at the property for the duration of the tenancy). Provides that a landlord may charge a tenant either a one-time pet fee or recurring pet rent, but not both. Provides that pet fees may not exceed $500 and pet rent may not exceed $25 for small animals and $50 for large animals per pet. Provides that a landlord may not charge a pet fee or pet rent for an assistance animal consistent with the Assistance Animal Integrity Act. Provides that nothing in the Act may be construed to require a landlord to charge either a pet fee or pet rent.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Illinois Landlord and Tenant Act to regulate pet-related fees that landlords can charge tenants. The bill defines two types of fees: a "pet fee" (a one-time non-refundable payment at the start of tenancy for allowing a pet) and "pet rent" (a recurring non-refundable payment alongside rent for keeping a pet). The legislation restricts landlords to charging either a pet fee or pet rent, but not both, with specific maximum amounts: pet fees cannot exceed $500, and pet rent is limited to $25 for small animals (25 pounds or less) and $50 for large animals (over 25 pounds) per pet. The bill also specifies that landlords cannot charge pet fees or pet rent for assistance animals, in line with the Assistance Animal Integrity Act, and importantly, nothing in the act requires landlords to charge these fees at all. This legislation aims to provide clear guidelines and limitations on pet-related charges in rental properties, potentially offering more transparency and predictability for both tenants and landlords regarding pet ownership in rental units.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments (on 04/11/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1669&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/SB/10400SB1669.htm |
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