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HB 3110

CRIME-FREE HOUSING ORDINANCES

104th Regular Session Introduced by Laura Faver Dias and 2 co-sponsors

Illinois bill limiting landlord use of arrests/convictions as eviction grounds while protecting domestic violence victims and trafficking survivors from housing loss.

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias
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Bill Summary · HB 3110

Legislative bill overview

HB 3110 restricts landlords' ability to enforce "crime-free housing ordinances"—local policies that require tenants to vacate if they or their guests are arrested or convicted of crimes. The bill limits when landlords can use criminal activity as grounds for eviction, requiring actual conviction rather than arrest alone and establishing exceptions for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking.

Why is this important

Crime-free housing ordinances have been criticized for disproportionately displacing low-income residents and communities of color, since arrests don't always result in convictions and innocent people can lose housing. This bill addresses whether landlords should use the criminal justice system to enforce lease terms, balancing tenant protection against legitimate property management concerns.

Potential points of contention

  • Landlord discretion vs. tenant stability: Property owners argue they need flexibility to address safety concerns; tenants' advocates argue arrests without conviction shouldn't trigger eviction
  • Victim protection scope: The bill's exceptions for domestic violence and trafficking victims may require landlords to make determinations about abuse status, raising questions about verification and liability
  • Local ordinance authority: Tension between state-level restrictions and municipalities' traditional power to set housing standards and public safety policies

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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