Lets local voters decide to cap their own rent

LANDLORD/TENANT-VARIOUS

Introduced· 2025-02-07

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Who's it for: Everyday People

What it means for you

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Plain‑English summary, cross‑checked against the official bill text.

This bill lets cities and towns cap how much landlords can raise rent, as long as local voters agree to it.

Our take

What we think, in plain words.

Right now, Illinois has a strict rule that stops any city from limiting rent prices. This bill would finally change that. It gives power back to local renters and voters. If a town wants to stop massive rent hikes, they can hold a vote and pass their own limits. It also adds new rules to stop landlords from locking people out or punishing them unfairly. Small landlords who live in their own buildings get a pass, but big corporate landlords will have to play by stricter rules if voters demand it.

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The facts

What the bill actually says, no spin.

Allows local governments to limit rent prices if voters approve the idea on a ballot.
Creates new statewide rules to protect renters from illegal lockouts and unfair punishment by landlords.
Sets clear rules for what landlords can charge for move-in fees and security deposits.
Exempts small landlords, like people renting out a single-family home they recently lived in or owner-occupied buildings with six units or fewer.
Repeals an older eviction law to replace it with updated renter protections.