Bill > SB3753

This bill amends the Landlord and Tenant Act to require that eviction proceedings be sealed, meaning they are kept private and not publicly accessible, if a judge or jury (referred to as the "trier of fact") determines that a tenant has met all the conditions of their most recent written and signed lease agreement regarding the amount and timing of rent payments. This provision aims to protect tenants who have consistently paid their rent on time from having an eviction case remain a public record, which could negatively impact their future housing prospects, even if the eviction was initiated for other reasons or if the tenant ultimately prevailed in proving they met their rent obligations.

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https://www.ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=3753&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104