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SB 3363

RENTAL FEE TRANSPARENCY

104th Regular Session Introduced by Rachel Ventura

The bill requires landlords to disclose all recurring and one-time fees clearly in listings and leases, and prohibits certain mandatory insurance, with a private right of action fo

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Bill Summary · SB 3363

Overview

SB3363 (104th General Assembly, Illinois), introduced on Feb 4, 2026 by Sen. Rachel Ventura, would tighten rental fee disclosure, restrict certain insurance requirements, and establish penalties for violations of the Illinois Landlord and Tenant Act. The bill adds three new sections to the Landlord and Tenant Act and creates civil remedies for violations.

Main purpose and intent

  • Increase transparency around recurring and one-time fees charged to residential tenants.
  • Prohibit landlords from mandating tenants maintain certain insurance coverage for damage or injury in common areas.
  • Provide a private right of action with damages and attorney’s fees for violations of the Act.

Key provisions and changes

1) Rental fee transparency (new Sec. 35)

  • Recurring nonoptional fees:
    • Must be disclosed on the property listing (or via an accompanying link) and on the first page of the lease.
    • Must be presented as part of the total cost of rent in a clear and conspicuous manner.
    • If a recurring fee is not explicitly included in the rent, the landlord may not charge it on a recurring basis, and the tenant is not liable for the recurring fee.
  • One-time nonoptional fees:
    • Must be detailed on the first page of the lease in a clear and conspicuous manner.
    • If a one-time fee is not explicitly included on the first page, the landlord may not charge it, and the tenant is not liable for payment.

2) Renters insurance prohibition (new Sec. 40)

  • Landlords may not require tenants to acquire or maintain an insurance policy specifically intended to cover damage or injury occurring in common areas of the residential property.

3) Penalties and remedies (new Sec. 45)

  • Any person alleging a violation of the Landlord and Tenant Act may bring a civil action against the alleged violator.
  • Available remedies include actual damages, injunctive relief, and attorney’s fees and costs.

Who/what would be affected

  • Landlords and property managers of residential rental properties in Illinois.
  • Prospective and current tenants, who would gain clearer disclosure of fees and protections against certain insurance requirements.
  • Courts, which would adjudicate private civil actions for violations and award damages, injunctive relief, and attorney’s fees.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • The bill is introduced but not yet enacted; if enacted, the new sections would take effect according to the act’s effective date (not specified in the text provided).
  • Civil actions for violations would be brought under the Act’s private right of action framework, enabling actual damages and attorneys’ fees.

Potential impact (high-level)

  • Increased transparency for rental costs, potentially reducing disputes over hidden or unilateral fees.
  • Greater tenant protections against mandatory insurance requirements tied to common areas.
  • Enhanced enforcement mechanism via private civil actions, potentially increasing compliance through the threat of damages and legal fees.

Sponsor

  • Primary sponsor: Sen. Rachel Ventura; Co-sponsor: Sen. Rachel Ventura (as indicated).

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

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