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Illinois Leases and Rental Agreements Laws
More Information on Lease and Rental Agreement Laws
| Code Section | 65 ILCS 5/11-11.1-1; 775 ILCS 5/3-105, 106; 765 ILCS 715/1 |
| Terms of Leases | Tenant holds over and landlord receives rent, presumed that new year-to-year tenancy created, absent express intent otherwise. (Demerath v. Schennum, 59 N.E.2d 348) |
| Deposits | No limits on deposit; interest required on deposit at minimum deposit passbook savings account interest rate paid by largest commercial bank in the state if held for over 6 months and if lessor owns 25 units or more in one building or complex of buildings |
| Discrimination | No discrimination on basis of race, color, religion, sex, creed, ancestry, national origin, physical/mental handicap; statute repealed prohibiting discrimination against children; provisions for senior citizen housing |
| Uniform Residential Landlord & Tenant Act Adopted? | No |
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