765 Ill. Comp. Stat. 750 § 5
Purpose. The purpose of this Act is to promote the State's interest in reducing domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking by enabling victims of domestic or sexual violence and their families to flee existing dangerous housing in order to leave violent or abusive situations, achieve safety, and minimize the physical and emotional injuries from domestic or sexual violence, and to reduce the devastating economic consequences thereof
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Purpose. The purpose of this Act is to promote the State's interest in reducing domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking by enabling victims of domestic or sexual violence and their families to flee existing dangerous housing in order to leave violent or abusive situations, achieve safety, and minimize the physical and emotional injuries from domestic or sexual violence, and to reduce the devastating economic consequences thereof.
765 Ill. Comp. Stat. 750 establishes the overarching purpose of Illinois's Safe Homes Act, which is to help survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking leave unsafe housing situations. The law recognizes that staying in a dangerous home can compound both the physical and emotional harm caused by abuse, as well as create serious financial hardship. By articulating this purpose, the statute frames all of its specific provisions as tools for enabling survivors and their families to reach safety.
Plain English — not legal advice.
765 Ill. Comp. Stat. 750 signals that the Illinois legislature has made it a state priority to remove housing barriers for survivors of domestic or sexual violence. Property owners and managers operating in Illinois should understand that the provisions flowing from this Act are designed to facilitate a survivor's ability to exit a lease or tenancy without the usual penalties. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with the full Act so their policies and lease terms do not inadvertently conflict with its protective intent.
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 reflects Illinois's commitment to ensuring that survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking are not trapped in dangerous housing by legal or financial obligations tied to a lease. If you or a family member is in such a situation, the broader Safe Homes Act contains specific provisions that may provide rights related to early lease termination or other housing protections. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services familiar with Illinois housing law can help explain how the Act's purpose translates into enforceable protections in practice.
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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