Evanston, Ill., City Code tit. 5 (2026) § 5-3-5-5
LEAD DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS (Evanston Housing Regulations)
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(A) Housing providers subject to this Section must follow all applicable State and Federal regulations regarding lead poisoning and must specifically: 1. Provide all prospective and current lessees with a copy of the current, approved U.S. environmental protection agency federal pamphlet on lead based paint disclosure. 2. Disclose any known lead hazards. (B) If the housing provider fails to comply with Section 5-3-5-5 within seven (7) days after the tenant provides written notice of that failure, the tenant shall recover one (1) month's rent or actual damages, whichever is greater, and reasonable attorney's fees.
Evanston City Code § 5-3-5-5 requires housing providers to comply with all applicable state and federal lead-paint regulations, which includes distributing the EPA's approved lead-based paint disclosure pamphlet to prospective and current tenants and disclosing any known lead hazards. If a housing provider fails to meet these obligations and does not cure the failure within seven days of receiving written notice from the tenant, the tenant becomes entitled to recover one month's rent or actual damages—whichever is greater—plus reasonable attorney's fees. This provision establishes both a proactive disclosure duty and a structured remedy process tied to written notice and a cure window.
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Under Evanston City Code § 5-3-5-5, compliant housing providers distribute the current EPA-approved lead-based paint pamphlet to every prospective and current lessee and document any known lead hazards in writing at or before lease execution. Operators generally maintain records showing that disclosures were made and that tenants acknowledged receipt, which supports demonstrating compliance if a dispute arises. Because the provision allows a seven-day cure period after written tenant notice, housing providers who track disclosure documentation are better positioned to address any claimed deficiency promptly.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Evanston City Code § 5-3-5-5 gives tenants the right to receive the EPA's lead-based paint pamphlet and written disclosure of any known lead hazards from their housing provider. If a housing provider has not fulfilled these obligations, a tenant may provide written notice of the failure; if the provider does not cure within seven days, the tenant may be entitled to recover one month's rent or actual damages—whichever is greater—along with reasonable attorney's fees. Tenants who believe their rights under § 5-3-5-5 have been violated may consider consulting a tenant-rights organization or legal aid office to understand the enforcement paths available to them.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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