We have good news for Chicago renters: Starting Jan. 1, 2027, Illinois landlords can’t charge more than $50 for a rental application, including a background check. They also can’t charge a fee to renew your lease.
House Bill 3564, which Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed, amends the Illinois Landlord and Tenant Act (765 ILCS 705/35) and is enacted as Public Act 104-479.…