Cal. Civ. Code § 10
Home rule preemption. A home rule unit may not regulate or control the amount of rent charged for leasing private residential or commercial property. This Section is a denial and limitation of home rule powers and functions under subsection (g) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution
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Home rule preemption. A home rule unit may not regulate or control the amount of rent charged for leasing private residential or commercial property. This Section is a denial and limitation of home rule powers and functions under subsection (g) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution.
Under 50 Ill. Comp. Stat. 825 § 10, Illinois state law strips local governments — such as cities, counties, and other home rule units — of the authority to set limits or controls on the amount of rent that landlords may charge for private residential or commercial property. This is a statewide preemption, meaning any local ordinance that attempts to cap or regulate rent amounts is constitutionally barred under Article VII, Section 6(g) of the Illinois Constitution. The provision effectively makes Illinois a state where rent control at the local level is prohibited by statute.
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Under 50 Ill. Comp. Stat. 825 § 10, property owners and managers in Illinois operate in an environment where no city or county has the legal authority to impose rent control or rent stabilization on residential or commercial units. Compliant operators generally set and adjust rents according to market conditions and lease terms without concern that a local ordinance will cap those amounts. Landlords who encounter any local attempt to regulate rent amounts may look to this statewide preemption provision as the governing authority.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under 50 Ill. Comp. Stat. 825 § 10, tenants in Illinois do not have the protection of local rent control or rent stabilization ordinances, as the state has preempted home rule units from enacting such regulations. This means that rent increases are generally governed by the terms of a lease and broader state contract and landlord-tenant law, rather than any local rent cap. Tenants seeking to understand their rights around rent increases may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider familiar with Illinois landlord-tenant law.
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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