Cal. Civ. Code § 3
Rent payments at business office; cross-reference. Leases and other rental agreements may be subject to Section 9-218 of the Code of Civil Procedure (735 ILCS 5/9-218)
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Rent payments at business office; cross-reference. Leases and other rental agreements may be subject to Section 9-218 of the Code of Civil Procedure (735 ILCS 5/9-218).
Under 765 Ill. Comp. Stat. 705 § 3, Illinois leases and rental agreements may be governed by Section 9-218 of the Code of Civil Procedure, which addresses where tenants are required to make rent payments — specifically, rules relating to a landlord's designated business office. This provision serves as a cross-reference, signaling that the obligations and rights around rent payment location are not solely determined by the lease itself but may also be shaped by that separate statutory section. The practical effect is that both the lease terms and the referenced procedural code work together to define valid rent payment arrangements.
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Property owners and managers operating under Illinois leases should be aware that 765 Ill. Comp. Stat. 705 § 3 cross-references Section 9-218 of the Code of Civil Procedure, which can affect where rent payments must be accepted or directed. Compliant operators typically ensure that any designated business office or payment location stated in their leases aligns with the requirements outlined in that referenced section. Reviewing both provisions together when drafting or updating lease agreements is a practice commonly associated with maintaining compliance under Illinois law.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
As a renter in Illinois, 765 Ill. Comp. Stat. 705 § 3 signals that your lease's rent payment terms may also be subject to Section 9-218 of the Code of Civil Procedure, which can affect where you are legally required — or permitted — to deliver rent. If a dispute arises about whether a payment location or method was proper, this cross-reference may be relevant to how that dispute is evaluated. Tenant-rights organizations in Illinois can help explain how these two provisions interact and what general options exist for raising a payment-location issue.
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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