Can an Illinois landlord charge a trash or valet trash fee?

For Illinois residential leases signed on or after January 1, 2027 (765 ILCS 705/35).

Last reviewed November 1, 2026 against Public Act 104-0479 and the sources below · How we check facts

Yes, if disclosed

This fee is allowed, but if it is required it must be on page one of the lease and in the listing.

What the law says

Allowed if disclosed.

How to disclose it on page one

Example wording for the first page of the lease:

Valet trash (required): $25, monthly.

Use the same wording in the listing, or link a free fee disclosure page that shows it.

For renters

If a trash or valet trash fee is required but missing from page one of a lease signed from January 1, 2027, you are not liable for it. Renter rights.

Make your disclosure in about two minutes. Put every required fee on one page with a link you can paste into any listing, plus a print-ready block for page one of your lease.