765 Ill. Comp. Stat. 750 § 30
Prohibition of waiver or modification. The provisions of this Act may not be waived or modified in any lease or separate agreement
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Prohibition of waiver or modification. The provisions of this Act may not be waived or modified in any lease or separate agreement.
Section 30 of 765 Ill. Comp. Stat. 750 establishes that the protections and requirements created by the Act are non-waivable — meaning no lease clause, addendum, or side agreement can strip away or alter what the Act provides. This rule prevents contractual language from being used to circumvent the Act's terms, regardless of how such language is framed. The provision applies uniformly, so neither party can agree around the Act's requirements even if both consent.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under 765 Ill. Comp. Stat. 750 § 30, compliant operators do not include lease clauses or separate agreements that attempt to waive or modify the rights and obligations established by the Act. Standard practice involves reviewing lease templates to ensure no provision purports to override the Act's requirements, since such clauses would be unenforceable. Operators generally treat the Act's terms as a floor that lease language cannot undercut.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
765 Ill. Comp. Stat. 750 § 30 means that if a lease or side agreement contains language attempting to waive or limit rights granted by the Act, that language is not enforceable against a tenant. Tenants who encounter such clauses may raise the non-waiver rule as a defense in a dispute or bring the issue to a tenant-rights organization for guidance. Consulting a local legal aid office or tenant advocacy group can help clarify how this provision applies to a particular lease's terms.
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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