Cal. Civ. Code § 5
Rent control prohibited
Operative Text
Rent control prohibited. (a) A unit of local government, as defined in Section 1 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution, shall not enact, maintain, or enforce an ordinance or resolution that would have the effect of controlling the amount of rent charged for leasing private residential or commercial property. (b) This Act does not impair the right of a unit of local government to manage and control residential property in which the unit of local government has a property interest.
Under 50 Ill. Comp. Stat. 825, Illinois state law prohibits any local government unit — such as a city, county, or municipality — from passing or enforcing rules that cap or otherwise control the rent charged for private residential or commercial property. The ban applies to both new ordinances and any existing ones that remain on the books. However, the law carves out an exception: local governments retain full authority to set rents or conditions on properties they themselves own or have a legal interest in.
Plain English — not legal advice.
For property owners and managers operating in Illinois, 50 Ill. Comp. Stat. 825 means that no local jurisdiction can impose rent caps on privately owned residential or commercial units. Compliant operators generally understand that lease pricing decisions for private property are governed by market conditions and lease agreements rather than local rent-control ordinances. Awareness of this statewide preemption can be relevant when evaluating properties across different Illinois municipalities.
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, Illinois tenants in privately owned housing do not have a state-law right to rent stabilization or rent control protections from their local government. If a tenant believes a local ordinance purporting to limit rent increases exists in their municipality, that ordinance would generally be unenforceable under this provision. Tenants with questions about their rights regarding rent increases or lease terms may find it useful to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid service familiar with Illinois housing 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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