765 Ill. Comp. Stat. 752 § 30
Failure to comply with the Act's requirements
Operative Text
Failure to comply with the Act's requirements. (a) A landlord who is found to have failed to comply with the requirements of this Act for any tenant under a written residential lease shall be liable to that tenant for the greater of: (i) the tenant's actual damages, if any, not to exceed $2,000 or (ii) $100. (b) If a tenant brings a private right of action under this Act and prevails in such action, the tenant shall also be awarded all court costs and reasonable attorney's fees. There is no requirement for the tenant to seek relief under this Act through the Illinois Department of Human Rights.
Under 765 Ill. Comp. Stat. 752 § 30, a landlord who fails to meet the requirements of Illinois's written residential lease disclosure law faces financial liability to the affected tenant. The penalty is set at whichever is greater: the tenant's actual damages (capped at $2,000) or a flat $100. A tenant who successfully pursues a private lawsuit under this provision is also entitled to recover court costs and reasonable attorney's fees, and there is no requirement to first go through the Illinois Department of Human Rights.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Section 30 of 765 Ill. Comp. Stat. 752 creates direct financial exposure for landlords who do not satisfy the Act's requirements in connection with written residential leases. Operators who stay compliant generally review their lease practices to ensure all required disclosures and obligations are met before a tenancy begins, reducing the risk of a tenant recovering damages, court costs, and attorney's fees. Because a prevailing tenant is entitled to fee-shifting, even a relatively small underlying claim can carry significant litigation costs for a non-compliant landlord.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
765 Ill. Comp. Stat. 752 § 30 gives tenants under a written residential lease a private right of action when a landlord fails to comply with the Act's requirements, without any obligation to first file a complaint with the Illinois Department of Human Rights. If successful, a tenant may recover the greater of actual damages (up to $2,000) or $100, plus court costs and reasonable attorney's fees. Tenants who believe their landlord has violated this Act may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider to understand the options available to them.
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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