765 Ill. Comp. Stat. 755 § 1

Short title. This Act may be cited as the Immigrant Tenant Protection Act

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Verified 11/2/2026 · Next check 11/9/2026
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765 Ill. Comp. Stat. 755 § 1
Short title. This Act may be cited as the Immigrant Tenant Protection Act.
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Plain English

Section 1 of 765 Ill. Comp. Stat. 755 establishes the official short title of the legislation: the Immigrant Tenant Protection Act. This naming provision gives the law a recognizable label used in legal citations, court filings, and public discourse. It does not itself create rights or obligations but serves as the formal identifier for the entire Act.

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For Property Managers

Property owners and managers operating in Illinois should be aware that 765 Ill. Comp. Stat. 755 § 1 designates this body of law as the Immigrant Tenant Protection Act. Compliant operators familiarize themselves with the Act under this title so they can correctly identify and reference it in leases, notices, and compliance documentation. Knowing the Act's official name helps operators locate the substantive provisions that govern their responsibilities under this law.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

765 Ill. Comp. Stat. 755 § 1 establishes the name 'Immigrant Tenant Protection Act' as the official title of this Illinois law. Tenants can use this title when searching for information about their rights, referencing the law in communications with landlords, or seeking assistance from tenant-rights organizations. Understanding the Act's official name makes it easier to locate the substantive protections the law provides and to raise those protections through appropriate channels.

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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