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November 1, 2026
Since January 1, 2026 the state Summary of Rights for Safer Homes must be attached as the first page of written leases, and from 2027 required fees must be on the first page of the lease agreement. There is no official guidance on combining them yet. What each law says and the options. We also added a list of all new Illinois landlord laws for 2026 and 2027.
November 1, 2026
We added a page for each common fee answering whether an Illinois landlord may charge it, a comparison with other states, a bulk fee audit tool, a move-in cost calculator and a printable cheat sheet.
November 1, 2026
Landlords can download a free Word or PDF fee template or publish a free fee disclosure page with a listing link and QR code. 61 days remain before the law applies.
June 26, 2026
Governor Pritzker signed HB 3564, which became Public Act 104-0479 and adds Section 35 to the Illinois Landlord and Tenant Act. A trailer bill, HB 5234, set the start for leases entered into on or after January 1, 2027 instead of July 1, 2026. Read the guide.