LANDLORD-TENANT FEES Senate SponsorsSen. Mike Simmons, Rachel Ventura, Adriane Johnson and Graciela Guzmán 2/5/2026SenateReferred to Assignments 765 ILCS 705/35 newAmends the Landlord and Tenant Act. Requires landlords to disclose all non-optional fees in a clear and conspicuous manner in the listing and on the first page of the lease. Requires landlords to disclose if any utility bills are non-optional fees in the listing and the first page of the lease. Provides that if a landlord failed to comply with this disclosure, the landlord may not collect the non-optional fee. Prohibits a landlord from charging a bundled services fee that combines optional and non-optional fees. Prohibits a landlord from charging a tenant with a fee or fine that includes, but is not limited to, an application fee that includes a background check of more than $50, an after-hours request for maintenance service, or pest abatement or removal in which the tenant has not contributed to the infestation. Prohibits a landlord from charging a tenant more than one of the following: (i) a security deposit, (ii) a move-in fee, or (iii) a move-out fee. Exempts leases in owner-occupied buildings containing 6 or fewer units and to nonresidential tenancies. Defines terms. Creates a civil cause of action for violation of the Act by a landlord. Makes other changes. Limits home rule. 2/5/2026SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Mike Simmons 2/5/2026SenateFirst Reading 2/5/2026SenateReferred to Assignments 2/11/2026SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura 2/26/2026SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane Johnson 2/26/2026SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán