Illinois HB 3564 applies to leases signed from January 1, 2027 · 61 days left · Make your fee page
Rental Fee Disclosure

New Illinois landlord law for 2027: the checklist

The rental fee rules in Public Act 104-0479 apply to every lease and renewal signed from January 1, 2027. Work through this list once per property.

Updated November 1, 2026 · Based on Public Act 104-0479

  1. Find every charge. Lease templates, application portal, screening vendor, maintenance portal, accounting codes, renewal forms.
  2. Drop banned fees. Renewal or modification, after-hours, hotline, contact, travel, routine maintenance, no-fault pest, walkthrough and eviction notice fees. List
  3. Cap the application fee at $50. Background check included. Set up the 14-day receipt process if you use the exception. Rule
  4. Check renamed fees. A new label does not change what a fee pays for.
  5. Move required fees to page one. One-time and recurring. Template
  6. State what rent includes. Each utility, plus any bill-back. How
  7. Fix every listing that shows a rent. Add the fees or a weblink. Make the link
  8. Brief your team. Leasing agents and property managers should quote the same totals as the listing.
  9. Check the exemption and local rules. Exemption checker, Chicago

Larger portfolios carry more risk, because one template error repeats on every lease. Owners with 20 or more units can request a lawyer review.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

What new Illinois landlord laws start in 2027?

The rental fee transparency law, Public Act 104-0479 (HB 3564), applies to leases entered into from January 1, 2027. Check other new laws with your attorney, since this site covers the fee rules.

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Sources: Illinois General Assembly: Public Act 104-0479 (HB 3564) · KSN Law: New rental fee transparency law takes effect January 1, 2027 · Chicago Association of REALTORS: HB 3564 signed into law
Not legal advice. Confirm your lease with an Illinois attorney.