765 Ill. Comp. Stat. 750 § 29
Nondisclosure violation penalty. A landlord who, in violation of Section 27, discloses that a tenant has exercised his or her rights under the Act, or discloses any information provided by the tenant in exercising those rights, shall be liable for actual damages up to $2,000 resulting from the disclosure. A tenant who successfully brings an action pursuant to this Section may be awarded reasonable attorney's fees and costs
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Nondisclosure violation penalty. A landlord who, in violation of Section 27, discloses that a tenant has exercised his or her rights under the Act, or discloses any information provided by the tenant in exercising those rights, shall be liable for actual damages up to $2,000 resulting from the disclosure. A tenant who successfully brings an action pursuant to this Section may be awarded reasonable attorney's fees and costs.
Under 765 Ill. Comp. Stat. 750 § 29, a landlord who improperly reveals that a tenant has exercised rights under the Act—or who discloses information the tenant provided while exercising those rights—can be held financially responsible for actual damages caused by that disclosure, up to a ceiling of $2,000. This provision is a companion enforcement mechanism to Section 27's confidentiality requirement, giving the nondisclosure obligation real monetary teeth. A tenant who prevails in a legal action under § 29 may also recover reasonable attorney's fees and court costs from the landlord.
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Operators subject to 765 Ill. Comp. Stat. 750 § 29 generally maintain strict internal controls over any information a tenant submits when exercising statutory rights, ensuring that such information is not shared with prospective landlords, references, or other third parties in violation of Section 27. Compliant property managers typically train staff on what constitutes a protected disclosure and document their confidentiality practices. Exposure under § 29 can include both actual damages up to $2,000 and the tenant's attorney's fees if a court finds a violation occurred.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 29 of 765 Ill. Comp. Stat. 750 gives tenants a private right of action when a landlord unlawfully reveals that they exercised their rights under the Act or discloses related information in violation of Section 27. A tenant harmed by such a disclosure may pursue actual damages up to $2,000, and a court may also award reasonable attorney's fees and costs to a prevailing tenant. Tenants who believe this provision has been violated can explore options such as consulting a tenant-rights organization, contacting a legal aid office, or raising the violation in a civil proceeding.
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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