Section 145.100  Tenant Rights and Choices

 

a)         To assure that tenant rights are protected and that owners/landlords who establish leases for PSH and/or Bridge subsidized units comply with written law, providers and rental agents (landlords or property management entities) shall ensure that:

 

1)         The tenant's rights are protected in accordance with Chapter 2 of the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code;

 

2)         The tenant's right to confidentiality is governed by the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Confidentiality Act and HIPAA;

 

3)         The tenant has full rights to make choices concerning the level of any services received;

 

4)         The tenant has full rights to select a service provider from which services are delivered;

 

5)         The tenant has full rights to identify the geographic or community areas where he/she wants to establish residency;

 

6)         The tenant has rights to be free from abuse, neglect and exploitation; and

 

7)         The tenant has rights to contact DMH or its designee and to be informed of DMH policy or protocol for filing complaints or grievances.

 

b)         The information in this Section shall be explained by the Service Provider responsible for conducting the case management wellness visits, using language or a method of communication that the tenant understands.  Documentation of the explanations shall be placed in the tenant's record maintained by the contracted Service Provider.

 

(Source:  Amended at 45 Ill. Reg. 11027, effective August 30, 2021)

 

Section 145.110  Eligibility Criteria for the DHS-DMH Permanent Supportive Housing Bridge Subsidy Model

 

a)         Individuals eligible for the PSH Bridge Subsidy model shall meet the following criteria:

 

1)         Have a clinical diagnosis of serious mental illnesses (SMI) with an exception only for anyone identified as a Colbert Class Member, including functional duration, history and severity, for one or more of the following diagnoses:

 

A)        Schizophrenia;

 

B)        Schizophreniform Disorder;

 

C)        Schizo-Affective Disorder;

 

D)        Delusional Disorder;

 

E)        Psychotic Disorder;

 

F)         Bipolar Disorders;

 

G)        Cyclothymic Disorder;

 

H)        Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder;

 

I)         Major Depressive Disorders;

 

J)         Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder;

 

K)        Anorexia Nervosa;

 

L)        Bulimia Nervosa;

 

M)       Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder;

 

2)         Be an adult;

 

3)         Have a current household income at or below 30% of Area Median Income (AMI) as defined by HUD;

 

4)         Be a current Medicaid recipient;

 

5)         Be on a current Public Housing Authority waiting list for a Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) or agree to register or apply for an HCV or comparable permanent rental subsidy when registration or application opportunity becomes available;

 

6)         Currently not receiving rental assistance under a local, State or federal housing program; and

 

7)         Meet one of the following criteria:

 

A)        A resident of an LTC facility as described under the Nursing Home Care Act;

 

B)        At risk of placement in an LTC facility described under the Nursing Home Care Act;

 

C)        A patient of an Illinois State-operated psychiatric hospital for eight months or longer;

 

D)        An aging-out adolescent or young adult transitioning from the HFS Family Support Program (FSP);

 

E)        A DCFS ward aging out of guardianship (89 Ill. Adm. Code 306);

 

F)         A resident of a DHS-DMH contracted 24-hour Supervised Transitional Residential or Supported Residential setting including Mental Health Community Integrated Living Arrangement (59 Ill. Adm. Code 115).

 

G)        Experiencing homelessness as defined in this Part.

 

b)         Potential tenants with criminal justice histories may be eligible for the PSH Bridge Subsidy model contingent on clinical documentation supporting his or her appropriateness to live independently in the community without 24-hour supervision, as determined by DMH.

 

(Source:  Amended at 45 Ill. Reg. 11027, effective August 30, 2021)

 

Section 145.115  Eligibility Criteria for the Housing is Recovery Pilot Program Model

 

Individuals eligible for the Housing is Recovery Pilot Program model shall:

 

a)         Meet one of the following criteria:

 

1)         An individual at high risk of unnecessary institutionalization who is 21 years of age or older or is aging out of guardianship under DCFS, and who is eligible to enroll in, or is enrolled in, Medicaid for the purposes of receiving mental health treatment pursuant to 89 Ill. Adm. Code 140.

 

2)         An individual at high risk of overdose who is 21 years of age or older or is aging out of guardianship under DCFS, and who is eligible to enroll in, or is enrolled in, Medicaid for the purposes of receiving substance use treatment.

 

b)         Have a current household income at or below 30% of Area Median Income (AMI) as defined by HUD;

 

c)         Be on a current Public Housing Authority waiting list for a Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) or agree to register or apply for an HCV or comparable permanent rental subsidy when registration or application opportunity becomes available;

 

d)         Be placed on, or agree to register for, or apply to be placed on the Illinois Housing Development Authority’s Statewide Referral Network; and

 

e)         Currently not be receiving rental assistance under a local, State, or federal housing program.

 

(Source:  Added at 47 Ill. Reg. 7096, effective May 15, 2023)

 

Section 145.120  Housing Search Criteria

 

a)         Potential tenants may choose the geographic location where they would like to reside.

 

b)         Housing location assistance will be provided by a DMH contracted vendor.

 

c)         Within 60 days after approval to locate and lease a PSH Bridge Subsidy model unit, the potential tenant must select and identify a unit that passes established HQS inspection standards and rent reasonableness criteria.

 

d)         Extensions beyond the 60 days to select and identify a unit for a PSH Bridge Subsidy will be granted by DMH on a case-by-case basis if the potential tenant has actively sought housing during the 60-day period and can reasonably be expected to complete a successful search for a suitable housing unit during the extended period.

 

(Source:  Amended at 45 Ill. Reg. 11027, effective August 30, 2021)

 

Section 145.130  Tenant Income and Documentation

 

Income is any money earned or benefits payment received by the tenant.  Adjusted gross income is the amount of income earned after any deductions are made.  A tenant rent payment amount shall be calculated based on adjusted gross income over the most recent three-month period.

 

a)         Income that is to be considered when calculating a tenant's household gross income includes:

 

1)         Social Security Supplemental Income;

 

2)         Social Security Disability Income;

 

3)         Earned income;

 

4)         Self-employment/business income;

 

5)         Interest and dividend income or income from other assets or family sources;

 

6)         Pension/retirement income;

 

7)         Unemployment income;

 

8)         Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF); and

 

9)         Armed Forces income.

 

b)         Income that shall not be considered when calculating tenant's household gross income includes:

 

1)         Medical expense reimbursements;

 

2)         Deferred and lump sum Social Security and SSI payments;

 

3)         Self-Sufficiency Program income;

 

4)         Student financial aid;

 

5)         Special pay to a family member serving in the Armed Forces who is exposed to hostile fire;

 

6)         Income of full-time students;

 

7)         Income tax and property tax refunds;

 

8)         Stipends or allowances to persons with disabilities for basic needs and expenses associated with integrated and independent living situations or as incentives for participation in vocational service programs that are funded by a government entity; and

 

9)         Other temporary, nonrecurring or sporadic income.

 

c)         The household must provide the SA or PSH Provider with written documentation of the specific sources of income included in the gross income calculation. 

 

d)         The SA or PSH Provider shall gather, maintain and determine the validity of the documentation provided and used to calculate the tenant's rental contribution.

 

e)         If a tenant does not have income due to a psychiatric or other disability, the tenant shall be offered the opportunity for assistance with filing a Supplemental Security Income (SSI)/Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) Outreach, Access, and Recovery (SOAR) application by the PSH Provider or another DMH-contracted provider.  A tenant is not required to apply for a disability determination.

 

(Source:  Amended at 47 Ill. Reg. 7096, effective May 15, 2023)

 

Section 145.140  Tenant Rent Payments

 

a)         Tenants shall not be required to pay more than 30% of their adjusted household gross income for rent for assisted units that meet rent reasonableness and FMR criteria (see Section 145.150), including an allowance for any consumer paid utilities. 

 

b)         The rental payment amount shall be determined by the SA or PSH Provider and communicated and documented to both the tenant and the landlord or property management entity, and reflected on the HAP contract when the lease is held by the tenant.

 

(Source:  Amended at 45 Ill. Reg. 11027, effective August 30, 2021)

 

Section 145.150  Amount of Rental Assistance

 

a)         The amount of rental assistance for each unit shall be the difference between the amount of the rent for the unit and the tenant's rent payments.

 

b)         When identifying the appropriateness of the amount of rent to be paid for a unit, the SA or PSH Provider shall complete a rent reasonableness determination.  Prior to approval and signing of a lease, data shall be gathered by the SA or PSH Provider on a variety of units and used to make a comparability determination on the affordability and suitability of the unit.  The unit must pass the rent reasonableness determination to be deemed appropriate for PSH rental payments.

 

c)         Rents shall not exceed the Fair Market Rent (FMR) established for the geographical area, as determined annually by HUD.  An exception exists if rents throughout the local community are above FMR and it is highly unlikely that there will be units available for inclusion in PSH.  In these situations, if a tenant seeks to utilize a housing unit with a rent level greater than the FMR, the SA or PSH Provider must document the circumstances and obtain the approval of DMH.

 

(Source:  Amended at 45 Ill. Reg. 11027, effective August 30, 2021)

 

Section 145.160  Rent Redeterminations

 

a)         The tenant shall notify the SA or PSH Provider within 30 days if tenant income increases by 75% or more.  Increases of less than 75% shall be reported during the Annual Income Re-examination Review process.

 

b)         If a decrease in income occurs, the tenant should contact the SA or PSH Provider immediately.  The SA or PSH Provider shall then recalculate the tenant's portion of the rent for the next rent payment based on the decreased income amount.

 

(Source:  Amended at 45 Ill. Reg. 11027, effective August 30, 2021)

 

Section 145.170  Tenants with Incomes Exceeding 30% AMI (Over-Income)

 

The SA or PSH Provider shall annually recertify the income of each tenant's household for the most recent three months prior to the renewal of the lease.  If the annual household income exceeds 30% of AMI, the tenant is no longer eligible for PSH, and a transition plan shall be developed among the SA or PSH Provider, the community vendor and the tenant.

 

(Source:  Amended at 45 Ill. Reg. 11027, effective August 30, 2021)

 

Section 145.180  Rent Increases

 

Upon request of the landlord or property management entity, DMH may allow an annual increase in the rent for the respective unit. 

 

a)         The rent increase must not exceed the existing rent multiplied by the most recent HUD Annual Adjustment Factor that can be found at http://www.huduser.org/ portal/datasets/aaf.html. 

 

b)         Landlords must address any proposed increases to leases via requests to the SA or PSH Provider in accordance with leases and contracts.

 

(Source:  Amended at 45 Ill. Reg. 11027, effective August 30, 2021)

 

Section 145.190  Housing Inspections

 

Before the tenant signs a lease, and annually thereafter, it shall be the responsibility of the SA to conduct housing inspections of the unit or the responsibility of the PSH Provider to ensure that housing inspections are completed to determine compliance with HUD's HQS.  In addition to any violations of compliance with a local code enforcement bureau, the HQS consists of the following performance requirements:

 

a)         Sanitary bathroom facilities;

 

b)         Food preparation and refuse disposal;

 

c)         Space and security;

 

d)         Thermal environment;

 

e)         Illumination and electricity;

 

f)         Structure and materials;

 

g)         Interior air quality;

 

h)         Water supply;

 

i)          Lead-based paint;

 

j)          Private access;

 

k)         Site and neighborhood;

 

l)          Sanitary conditions (the unit must be free of vermin); and

 

m)        Smoke detectors.

 

(Source:  Amended at 45 Ill. Reg. 11027, effective August 30, 2021)

 

Section 145.200  Transition Assistance Funds Provided Under PSH/Bridge Subsidy Model and Housing is Recovery Pilot Program Model

 

a)         DMH may provide one-time Transition Assistance Funds (TAF), identified as a set amount to be used solely for the purpose of assisting individuals who are in the process of moving into a PSH unit that has a secured lease.  These funds are to provide basic move-in expenses, obtain basic household items, pre-approved by DMH, in addition to the payment of security deposit and utility connection fees, excluding arrearages.

 

b)         TAF are processed by the designated DHS-DMH contracted Service Provider and released to the Care Manager upon receipt of supporting documentation approved by the respective DMH program staff.  TAF are restricted in use, only available to DHS-DMH contacted Service Providers as specified in their contacts, and may only be applied for the purpose of assisting the tenant in transitioning and moving into a PSH unit.  Responsibility for appropriate expenditure of TAF rests with the DHS-DMH contracted Service Provider.  The tenant, family members and guardians shall have no access to these funds.

 

c)         TAF shall be accessed and approved through an established DMH process.  TAF cannot be used to pay arrearages.

 

d)         TAF may be utilized for items including, but not limited to:

 

1)         Security deposits;

 

2)         Unit application fees;

 

3)         Utility activation deposits;

 

4)         Furniture;

 

5)         Bedding;

 

6)         Small appliances; and

 

7)         Cleaning equipment and supplies.

 

(Source:  Amended at 47 Ill. Reg. 7096, effective May 15, 2023)

 

Section 145.210  Leases

 

Under the PHS Bridge Subsidy model, the lease for the housing unit is held by the tenant.  Flexible leasing options may be made available through alternative PSH programs/models funded by DMH, but PSH Providers will be responsible for compliance with leasing terms as stipulated in their executed contract and/or PSH program-specific guidance provided by DMH.  There are three options to obtain leases in a PSH Bridge Subsidy model:

 

a)         Under Tenant Executed Leases:

 

1)         The landlord or property management entity shall enter into a direct written lease with each tenant. 

 

2)         The lease shall have a term of no less than 12 months (unless reviewed and approved by DMH on a case-by-case basis) and shall contain a HAP contract.

 

3)         The SA shall review each lease to certify to DMH that the lease does not violate any provisions of State or local law or this Part.

 

4)         The landlord or property management entity shall provide each tenant and the SA with a copy of the lease and execute the HAP contract with the SA.

 

5)         The tenant is responsible for his/her portion of the rent up to 30% of his/her income (based on the SA's income verification process) paid directly to the landlord.  The SA will pay the remaining amount of the rental balance.  

 

6)         Lease responsibilities for the unit will rest with the tenant.

 

b)         Under an Executed Master Lease Agreement:

 

1)         The SA under authorization of DMH, will execute a HAP contract with the landlord or property management entity for a select number of rental units that will be held available until a lease is signed with a prospective tenant. 

 

2)         The landlord or property management entities shall enter into a lease with the tenant that shall have a term of no less than 12 months (unless other lease terms are approved by DMH).

 

3)         The SA shall review each lease to certify to DMH that the lease does not violate any provisions of State or local law or this Part.

 

4)         The tenant is responsible for his/her portion of the rent up to 30% of his/her income (based on the SA's income verification process) paid directly to the landlord.  The SA will pay the remaining amount of the rental balance. 

 

5)         Lease responsibilities for the unit will rest with the tenant.

 

c)         Under Project Based Leases:

 

1)         DMH can partner with developers, property managers or landlords to identify apartment unit resources that are either scattered site or within a designated project. 

 

2)         This partnership would be facilitated under all PSH Bridge Subsidy processes in order to set up a leasing arrangement for an identified number of unit resources.

 

3)         The landlord or property management entities shall enter into a lease with the tenant that shall have a term of no less than 12 months (unless other lease terms are approved by DMH).

 

4)         The contracted SA will monitor this arrangement for either scattered site or project-based units.

 

5)         The tenant is responsible for his/her portion of the rent up to 30% of his/her income (based on the SA income verification process) paid directly to the landlord.  The SA will pay the remaining amount of the rental balance.

 

6)         The SA shall review each lease to certify to DMH that the lease does not violate any provisions of State or local law or this Part. 

 

7)         Lease responsibilities for the unit will rest with the tenant.

 

(Source:  Amended at 45 Ill. Reg. 11027, effective August 30, 2021)

 

Section 145.220  Contracts with Landlords or Property Management Entities

 

HAP contracts are required for DHS-DMH funded PSH units where the tenant holds the lease.  Flexible leasing options may be made available through alternative PSH programs/models funded by DMH, but PSH Providers will be responsible for compliance with leasing terms and other contractual arrangements as stipulated in their executed contract and/or PSH program-specific guidance provided by DMH.  For rental assistance/subsidy-based units:

 

a)         The SA or PSH Provider shall enter into a HAP contract with each landlord or property management entity for all units that the landlord has negotiated to receive rental payments.

 

b)         The HAP contract shall provide that the SA or PSH Provider will make rental assistance payments to the landlords as instructed by DMH. 

 

c)         The HAP contract shall identify the landlord and SA or PSH Provider.

 

d)         The term of the HAP contract shall not be less than 12 months (unless pre-approved).

 

e)         The units to receive rental assistance must be identified by address and unit designation.

 

f)         The rent amount to be charged is to be set forth for each unit and will identify the tenant's portion of rent (all contracts shall not be greater than the FMR or rent amount approved by DMH).

 

g)         The landlord shall abide by the requirements of this Part as detailed in the HAP contract.

 

(Source:  Amended at 45 Ill. Reg. 11027, effective August 30, 2021)

 

Section 145.230  Subsequent Tenant Unit Relocations

 

a)         As the end of the lease agreement approaches, and with the consent of the landlord, the tenant shall have a choice to remain in the current unit if the tenant wishes to do so.

 

b)         If the tenant chooses to move, the tenant shall notify the landlord, SA or PSH Provider, and Care Manager no later than 60 days before the lease end date to facilitate a new housing search.

 

c)         If the tenant elects to move, he/she will be responsible for paying any newly incurred security deposit and utility connections, unless there is an extenuating circumstance.  Extenuating circumstances will be reviewed by DMH on a case-by-case basis.  The Department reserves the right to determine the parameters of extenuating circumstances.

 

d)         To receive rental payments, all units must pass HQS inspection and the rent reasonableness determination by the SA or PSH Provider before a lease can be signed and Bridge Subsidy payment approved.

 

(Source:  Amended at 45 Ill. Reg. 11027, effective August 30, 2021)

 

Section 145.240  Temporary Tenant Absences

 

a)         For tenants in PSH programs other than the Housing is Recovery Pilot Program:

 

1)         A tenant shall continue to maintain eligibility for PSH during brief absences lasting no longer than 90 days.

 

2)         Tenants shall continue to maintain eligibility for PSH up to 90 days in cases of required psychiatric or medical hospitalization or temporary absences from the unit, as reviewed and approved by DMH. 

 

3)         Extensions beyond 90 days may be granted by DMH when there is a demonstrated likelihood that the tenant will return to the unit within an additional 30-day period.

 

b)         For tenants in the Housing is Recovery Pilot Program:

 

1)         A tenant shall continue to maintain eligibility for the subsidy during brief absences lasting no longer than six consecutive months.

 

2)         During a stay in a LTC Facility, Institution for Mental Disease (IMD), Specialized Mental Health Rehabilitation Facility (SMHRF), residential substance use disorder treatment program, or correctional facility of less than six months, the program will continue to pay the subsidized portion of the rent.

 

3)         A subsidy does not terminate if the subsidy holder is required to move multiple times due to landlord eviction or does not engage in treatment. Termination shall occur only as outlined in Section 145.250.

 

(Source:  Amended at 47 Ill. Reg. 7096, effective May 15, 2023)

 

Section 145.250  Program Terminations and Appeals

 

a)         A tenant may be terminated from PSH, after all attempts at tenant participation and mitigation have failed, under any one or more of the following circumstances, unless a reasonable modification of this policy is necessary to prevent the exclusion or denial of benefits of the program and service on the basis of disability pursuant to Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. 12101):

 

1)         Missing their portion of the rent payment three times or more within an existing current lease period (late payments are not an immediate factor);

 

2)         Refusing to pay their portion of the rent as stipulated in the lease agreement;

 

3)         Refusing to allow or respond to requests for case management wellness visits (in-home, at alternative locations, or virtual) as deemed appropriate by the contracted Service Provider;

 

4)         Serious and repeated lease violations that pose a threat or serious hazard to other residents of the rental property;

 

5)         Convictions by a court of law for a felony offense;

 

6)         Failure to accept an offer for a permanent rental subsidy when one is made available;

 

7)         Receiving rental payments while residing in a unit owned by any family member of the tenant (unless DMH has determined and approved the rental of the unit as providing reasonable accommodations for a person with a disability);

 

8)         Subleasing the unit, assignment of the lease or transfer of the unit;

 

9)         Excessive and continuous damage to the unit or premises by the tenant or any guest to the unit or premises;

 

10)         Engaging in or allowing a guest to engage in any behavior that disturbs the peaceful and quiet enjoyment by others of the premises and the neighborhood;

 

11)         Engaging in or allowing a guest to engage in drug-related criminal activity or violent criminal activity or other criminal activity that threatens the health, safety or right to peaceful enjoyment of other residents and persons residing in the immediate vicinity of the premises;

 

12)         Illegal possession or use of a firearm or aggravated assault weapon in violation of federal, State or local criminal or civil laws;

 

13)         Failure to complete an Annual Income Re-examination Review with the SA or PSH Provider; and

 

14)         Fraud, including falsifying income, unauthorized occupants in the housing unit, or deliberate failure to report changes in household composition that would affect program eligibility.

 

b)         If a termination occurs from PSH:

 

1)         The tenant shall be responsible for 100% of the total rent amount as of the date that the final termination determination notice is released by the SA or PSH Provider and as authorized by DMH; and

 

2)         The SA shall inform the landlord in writing directly of the tenant's exit from PSH and the termination of rental payments.

 

c)         A tenant has the right to appeal a termination decision. The tenant or their representative must submit a written notice for an appeal to DMH.  This notice is to be received by DMH within 15 calendar days from receipt of the Bridge Subsidy or PSH termination letter.  The notice must contain a clear statement disputing the reasons for termination.  The notice is to be mailed to:

 

Housing Coordinator

Department of Human Services-Division of Mental Health

122 S Michigan Avenue, 20^th Floor

Chicago IL  60603

 

d)         DMH will convene an appeal hearing within 15 days after receipt of the appeal notice.  The appeal hearing committee members shall be composed of the DMH Housing Coordinator, the Deputy Director of Systems Rebalancing, or the Deputy Director of Community Programs and the assigned SA or PSH Provider.

 

e)         The tenant and/or their representative will be notified of the hearing by phone and mail.  At least three attempts at phone contact should be made to ensure that the tenant and/or their representative are aware of the hearing.  The tenant or representative may be present to provide written or verbal objections to the termination at the time of the hearing.

 

f)         DMH will issue its written determination decision to the tenant and/or representative within two work days after the appeal hearing.

 

g)         Depending on the circumstances of termination, a former PSH tenant may reapply for a Bridge Subsidy, when an open round becomes available, by submitting a formal letter of request to the DMH Housing Coordinator, accompanied with a letter of support from a State contracted Service Provider.

 

(Source:  Amended at 47 Ill. Reg. 7096, effective May 15, 2023)

 

Section 145.260  Forms and Procedures for Permanent Supportive Housing

 

DMH may prepare, use, supplement and amend forms, agreements, documents and procedures as may be necessary to implement PSH and the Bridge Subsidy model.  Except as otherwise permitted by this Part or by DMH, all providers must use the forms prepared by DMH.

 

(Source:  Amended at 45 Ill. Reg. 11027, effective August 30, 2021)

SUBPART C: LANDLORD AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

 

Section 145.300  Record Submission and Retention

 

Landlords shall maintain monthly records of tenant's rental assistance payments received for each unit, including unit vacancies under Master Leasing Agreements, for the term of the lease.  Landlords shall notify the SA or PSH Provider by phone or mail within seven days after the rent due date if the tenant's portion of the rent has not been received.

 

(Source:  Amended at 45 Ill. Reg. 11027, effective August 30, 2021)

 

Section 145.310  Lead-Based Paint

 

a)         All units eligible for PSH must be free of lead-based paint hazards.

 

b)         Before the execution of the lease, the responsible landlord or property management entity shall certify to the SA or PSH Provider that the housing unit contains no lead-based paint hazards.

 

c)         For units in buildings constructed prior to January 1, 1978, this certification must include assurance that the landlord or property management entity has visually inspected the unit for lead-based paint hazards and, if lead hazards have been found, has performed remediation, abatement or encapsulation in conformance with federal and State law (Lead Poisoning Prevention Act [410 ILCS 45]).

 

(Source:  Amended at 45 Ill. Reg. 11027, effective August 30, 2021)

 

Section 145.320  Housing Quality Standards

 

Landlords must maintain each unit in compliance with the HQS that can be found at 24 CFR 982.401.

 

Section 145.330  Compliance with State and Local Laws

 

Landlords must certify to the SA or PSH Provider that the lease for each unit receiving rental assistance does not violate State or local laws or this Part.

 

(Source:  Amended at 45 Ill. Reg. 11027, effective August 30, 2021)

 

Section 145.340  Eviction

 

Landlords shall have the right to evict a tenant from a unit for good cause, as permitted through the lease agreement in accordance with State and local laws.