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HB 4998·IL·house

STATEWIDE PROTECTIONS-TENANTS

In CommitteeFiled Feb 4, 2026
Sponsor: Abdelnasser Rashid
Latest Action

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

Mar 27, 2026

Summary

The bill caps security deposits at one month’s rent, limits application fees to $20, and restricts late‑fee charges to $50 or 5% of rent after a five‑day grace period. It applies to most residential landlords, with exceptions for seasonal units, owner‑occupied co‑ops and certain senior‑care communities. The Attorney General is authorized to enforce the standards and violations are treated as consumer fraud.

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