Cal. Civ. Code § 3
When a rent concession shall be made in the case of any lease hereafter entered into, it shall be the duty of the lessor, at the time or immediately after the lease is made, to cause such lease to bear a legend across the face and text thereof plainly legible and in letters not less than one-half inch in height consisting of the words "Concession Granted," and to bear a memorandum on the margin or across the face of such lease stating the amount or extent and nature of each such concession, and any failure on the part of a lessor so to do shall be unlawful and a violation of this Act
Operative Text
When a rent concession shall be made in the case of any lease hereafter entered into, it shall be the duty of the lessor, at the time or immediately after the lease is made, to cause such lease to bear a legend across the face and text thereof plainly legible and in letters not less than one-half inch in height consisting of the words "Concession Granted," and to bear a memorandum on the margin or across the face of such lease stating the amount or extent and nature of each such concession, and any failure on the part of a lessor so to do shall be unlawful and a violation of this Act.
Under 765 Ill. Comp. Stat. 730, whenever a landlord grants a rent concession in a new lease, the lease document itself must visibly reflect that fact. Specifically, the lease must display the words "Concession Granted" in letters at least one-half inch tall across its face and text, along with a marginal or facial notation describing the amount, extent, and nature of each concession. A landlord's failure to include these disclosures is explicitly deemed unlawful and a violation of the Act.
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Under 765 Ill. Comp. Stat. 730, operators who offer any rent concession when executing a new lease are generally expected to mark the lease document with a clearly legible "Concession Granted" legend—at least one-half inch tall—directly on the face and text of the agreement. A compliant operator also includes a written memorandum on the margin or face of the lease that specifies the amount, extent, and nature of every concession offered. Maintaining consistent documentation practices at the time of lease execution helps ensure the physical lease instrument satisfies the Act's requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
765 Ill. Comp. Stat. 730 gives tenants a basis to check whether any rent concession they received is properly disclosed on the face of their lease, including the required "Concession Granted" legend and a written description of each concession's terms. If a landlord failed to include these markings, that omission constitutes a violation of the Act, which may be relevant if a dispute arises about the true rent owed or the nature of any discount. Tenants who believe this provision has not been followed may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid office to understand what remedies or defenses may be available under Illinois 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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