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SB1669 - 104th General Assembly
LANDLORD-TENANT-PET FEES
Last Action
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
765 ILCS 705/35 new
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Landlord Tenant Act to create a pet fee (any one-time non-refundable fee 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 paid alongside rent 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 one-time pet fee or recurring pet rent, but not both. Provides that pet fees may not exceed $500 and pet rent may not exceed $25 for small animals and $50 for large animals per pet. Provides that a landlord may not charge a pet fee or pet rent for an assistance animal consistent with the Assistance Animal Integrity Act. Provides that nothing in the Act may be construed to require a landlord to charge either a pet fee or pet rent.
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2/05/2025 | Senate | Filed with Secretary by Sen. Christopher Belt |
| 2/05/2025 | Senate | First Reading |
| 2/05/2025 | Senate | Referred to Assignments |
| 2/18/2025 | Senate | Assigned to Judiciary |
| 3/21/2025 | Senate | Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 4, 2025 |
| 4/04/2025 | Senate | Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2025 |
| 4/11/2025 | Senate | Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments |