Illinois Landlords: New Rental Fee Transparency Law Takes Effect January 1, 2027
By Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit
Real Estate Law,
October 2026
Governor J.B. Pritzker has signed House Bill 3564 into law, creating significant new requirements for Illinois landlords and residential rental property managers. Often referred to as Illinois' "junk fee" law, the legislation is intended to increase transparency in residential leasing by requiring upfront disclosure of mandatory charges and restricting or prohibiting certain fees commonly imposed during the rental process.
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