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SB 2912

LANDLORD-TENANT FEES

104th Regular Session Introduced by Steve Stadelman

SB 2912 regulates landlord fees charged to Illinois tenants, likely limiting or requiring disclosure of charges beyond base rent to improve housing affordability.

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
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Bill Summary · SB 2912

Legislative bill overview

SB 2912 appears to regulate fees that landlords can charge tenants in Illinois rental agreements. Based on the bill identifier focusing on "landlord-tenant fees," the legislation likely establishes limitations, prohibitions, or disclosure requirements around charges beyond base rent (such as application fees, late fees, maintenance charges, or other assessments). The bill was recently introduced and is in early legislative stages.

Why is this important

Landlord fees significantly impact housing affordability and tenant financial stability, particularly for low-income renters who may face compounding charges that exceed their actual rent obligations. Clear regulations on permissible fees create transparent rental markets and prevent exploitative practices, while also establishing consistent expectations for property owners conducting business in the state.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of fee restrictions — Debate over which specific fees should be prohibited, capped, or required to be disclosed (application fees, pet fees, administrative charges, etc.)
  • Impact on rental market supply — Property owners may argue that fee limitations reduce profitability and discourage investment in rental housing, while advocates counter that reasonable regulations don't significantly affect supply
  • Enforcement mechanisms — Questions about how violations would be monitored and what penalties would apply to non-compliant landlords

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

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