Anti-junk rental fees Illinois House Bill 3564 on its way to governor's desk for signing
“House Bill 3564 passed the Illinois House 64 to 40 and is headed to the governor's desk. Effective July 1st, 2026, the law bans a wide range of rental fees including charges for lease modifications, after-hours maintenance requests, and pest removal when the tenant didn't cause the problem. Application and background check fees are capped at $50. No move-in fees. And landlords cannot simply rename a fee to get around the law. Every mandatory fee must appear on the first page of the lease — if it's buried elsewhere, tenants are not required to pay it and can sue if landlords try to collect. This video breaks down what the law does, why it matters, and what both tenants and landlords need to know before the July 1st deadline.”