765 Ill. Comp. Stat. 721 § 1
Short title. This Act may be cited as the Landlord Retaliation Act
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Short title. This Act may be cited as the Landlord Retaliation Act.
765 Ill. Comp. Stat. 721, known as the Landlord Retaliation Act, is an Illinois statute that establishes the official short title under which the law is referenced and cited. The short-title provision itself does not create rights or obligations but gives the Act its formal name used in legal proceedings, legislation, and public discourse. All substantive protections and requirements flow from the other sections of this same Act.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating in Illinois should be aware that 765 Ill. Comp. Stat. 721, the Landlord Retaliation Act, is the governing statute under which retaliation-related claims may be brought against them. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with the full Act to understand what conduct is prohibited and what standards apply to their interactions with tenants. Knowing the Act's formal name helps operators identify relevant legal references in notices, court filings, and regulatory communications.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Illinois tenants should know that 765 Ill. Comp. Stat. 721 is formally titled the Landlord Retaliation Act, which is the name used when referencing this law in complaints, court proceedings, or communications with housing agencies. The short-title provision itself does not grant specific rights, but the Act as a whole is designed to address retaliatory conduct by landlords. Tenants seeking to understand their protections under this law may wish to review the Act's substantive sections or consult a tenant-rights organization 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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