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Illinois Retaliatory Eviction Act (765 ILCS 720)
Summary
Protects tenants from being evicted or having their lease terminated because they complained about building code violations.
Rights & Rules
- 01.Tenants can report safety or health violations to government authorities without fear of immediate eviction.
- 02.Tenants can join or organize a tenant union without being penalized by the landlord.
- 03.Tenants can use the law as a defense in court if an eviction is filed shortly after a complaint.
Penalties
- 01.Court-ordered dismissal of the eviction lawsuit.
- 02.Potential for the tenant to recover damages and legal costs if the landlord's actions were retaliatory.
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