HB5183 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

LANDLORD-TENANT-PET FEES
Last Action
2/10/2026 - House: Referred to Rules Committee
House Sponsors
Rep. Lilian Jiménez
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
765 ILCS 705/35 new  
815 ILCS 505/2MMMM new  
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Landlord Tenant Act. Provides for a "pet fee" or "pet deposit" (any nonrecurring, refundable fee or charge paid at the beginning of a tenancy to allow a pet to remain at the property for the duration of the tenancy) and "pet rent" (any recurring, non-refundable fee or charge paid to allow a pet to remain at the property for the duration of the tenancy). Provides that a landlord may charge a tenant either a pet fee or pet rent, but not both. Provides that pet rent may not exceed 1% of the tenant's monthly rent or $35, whichever is less. Provides that a pet fee or a pet deposit is refundable and may not exceed 15% of the tenant's monthly rent or $350, whichever is less. Amends the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act to provide that a landlord who violates these new provisions violates the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Practices Act. Applies to leases or agreements executed after the effective date of the amendatory Act.
Actions
DateChamberAction
2/05/2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Lilian Jiménez
2/10/2026HouseFirst Reading
2/10/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee