Index
Illinois Retaliatory Eviction Act
Summary
It is illegal for a landlord to evict a tenant as punishment for complaining to government agencies about building code violations.
Rights & Rules
- 01.Tenants have the right to report unsafe conditions to the city or health department without fear of eviction.
- 02.Tenants have a legal defense in court if the landlord tries to evict them within a certain timeframe of a complaint.
- 03.Tenants have the right to join or organize a tenant union.
Penalties
- 01.The landlord's eviction lawsuit will be denied by the court.
- 02.The landlord may be liable for the tenant's attorney's fees.
- 03.Possible civil damages for the tenant's distress or relocation costs.
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