Lifts the state ban on local rent control

LANDLORD/TENANT-VARIOUS

Introduced· 2026-01-16

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This bill lets local voters choose to cap rent prices in their towns and creates new rules to protect renters from unfair fees and lockouts.

Our take

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Right now, Illinois towns are not allowed to limit how much a landlord can raise your rent. This bill changes that. It lets local voters pass rent control rules to keep housing affordable. It also adds new statewide protections for renters. These include rules for security deposits and stopping illegal lockouts. If you rent your home, this bill gives you and your neighbors the power to fight back against huge rent hikes.

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The facts

What the bill actually says, no spin.

Lifts the state ban on rent control if local voters approve a ballot measure.
Creates new rules for leases, security deposits, and lockouts.
Protects renters from being punished by landlords for complaining.
Does not apply to small buildings where the owner lives and has six or fewer units.
Excludes single-family homes if the owner manages the property and lived there recently.