Cal. Civ. Code § 0.01
Short title. This Act may be cited as the Landlord and Tenant Act
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Short title. This Act may be cited as the Landlord and Tenant Act.
Section 765 Ill. Comp. Stat. 705 § 0.01 establishes the official short title of Illinois's foundational landlord-tenant statute, designating it as the 'Landlord and Tenant Act.' This provision does not create rights or obligations on its own; it simply gives the law a standardized name used in legal citations, court filings, and official documents. The short title makes it easier to reference the Act consistently across legislation, regulations, and judicial proceedings.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating in Illinois should be aware that the overarching statute governing many landlord-tenant relationships is formally named the 'Landlord and Tenant Act' under 765 Ill. Comp. Stat. 705 § 0.01. When reviewing leases, notices, or compliance materials that cite this Act by name, that reference points to this body of Illinois law. Familiarity with the Act's official title helps operators correctly identify the applicable statutory framework when consulting legal resources or drafting tenancy documents.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Illinois renters may encounter references to the 'Landlord and Tenant Act' in lease agreements, legal notices, or tenant-rights materials — and 765 Ill. Comp. Stat. 705 § 0.01 is the provision that establishes that official name. Knowing the Act's formal title can help tenants locate the correct statute when researching their rights or discussing their situation with a tenant-rights organization. The short title itself does not grant or restrict any specific rights, but it serves as the entry point for navigating the broader protections the Act contains.
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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