765 Ill. Comp. Stat. 742 § 10
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Exceptions. (a) This Act does not apply to public housing as defined in Section 3(b) of the United States Housing Act of 1937, as amended from time to time, and any successor Act. (b) This Act does not apply to condominiums. (c) This Act does not apply to not-for-profit corporations organized for the purpose of residential cooperative housing. (d) This Act does not apply to tenancies other than residential tenancies. (e) This Act does not apply to owner-occupied rental property containing 6 or fewer dwelling units. (f) This Act does not apply to any dwelling unit that is subject to the Mobile Home Landlord and Tenant Rights Act.
Section 10 of 765 Ill. Comp. Stat. 742 carves out several categories of housing from the Act's coverage entirely. Public housing under the federal Housing Act of 1937, condominiums, residential cooperatives organized as not-for-profit corporations, non-residential tenancies, owner-occupied rental properties with six or fewer units, and mobile homes governed by the Mobile Home Landlord and Tenant Rights Act are all excluded. For those living or operating in one of these categories, the protections and obligations established elsewhere in this Act simply do not apply.
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Property owners and managers should first determine whether their rental property falls within one of the exemptions listed in 765 Ill. Comp. Stat. 742 § 10 before assuming this Act governs their operations. Operators of small owner-occupied buildings with six or fewer units, condominium associations, and residential cooperatives structured as not-for-profit corporations are among those whose properties fall outside the Act's scope. Compliant operators typically document the nature and ownership structure of their properties so they can accurately identify which statutory frameworks apply to their specific portfolio.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants seeking to understand their rights under 765 Ill. Comp. Stat. 742 should be aware that Section 10 excludes certain housing types from the Act's protections altogether. If a tenant lives in public housing, a condominium, a not-for-profit cooperative, a mobile home park covered by the Mobile Home Landlord and Tenant Rights Act, or a small owner-occupied building with six or fewer units, this Act's provisions would not apply to their tenancy. Tenants who are uncertain whether their housing falls within one of these exceptions may find it helpful to consult a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid office for general guidance on which laws may cover their situation.
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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