765 Ill. Comp. Stat. 752 § 5
Legislative intent. The purpose of this Act is to promote the State's interest in enabling more victims of domestic or sexual violence and their families to become timely aware of the existing housing protections they have under 6 Illinois statutes and how to exercise their rights under these statutes. By requiring that a summary of these rights appear on page 1 of each residential lease, more tenants will become timely aware of these rights and how to exercise them. This will lead to safer homes and greater financial security for more victims of domestic or sexual violence and their families
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Legislative intent. The purpose of this Act is to promote the State's interest in enabling more victims of domestic or sexual violence and their families to become timely aware of the existing housing protections they have under 6 Illinois statutes and how to exercise their rights under these statutes. By requiring that a summary of these rights appear on page 1 of each residential lease, more tenants will become timely aware of these rights and how to exercise them. This will lead to safer homes and greater financial security for more victims of domestic or sexual violence and their families.
765 Ill. Comp. Stat. 752 establishes the legislative intent behind Illinois's requirement that residential leases include a summary of housing protections for victims of domestic or sexual violence. The law reflects the state's goal of ensuring that affected tenants and their families learn about six specific Illinois statutes—and how to use them—at the very start of a tenancy. By placing this summary on page one of every residential lease, the legislature aimed to connect more people with protections that can contribute to safer housing and greater financial stability.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under 765 Ill. Comp. Stat. 752, Illinois has established a clear policy expectation that residential landlords help surface housing-protection information for victims of domestic or sexual violence. Compliant operators generally ensure that the required summary of rights under the six referenced Illinois statutes appears on page one of every residential lease they issue. Keeping lease templates current with this placement requirement is a standard part of lease administration in Illinois.
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 signals that Illinois has affirmatively committed to making sure tenants who are victims of domestic or sexual violence—and their families—know about existing housing protections from the moment they sign a lease. If a residential lease you received does not include the required summary of rights on its first page, that may be relevant to understanding your broader protections under Illinois law. Tenant-rights organizations and local legal aid offices can help you identify which of the six referenced Illinois statutes may apply to your situation and what options are generally available.
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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