SB 1876 Illinois Senate · 101st Regular Session

PROPERTY-FLOOD DISCLOSURE

Summary
Amends the Landlord and Tenant Act. Provides that a lessor of a dwelling unit shall disclose to lessees risks of flooding. Provides that the Act only applies to a dwelling unit located on or below the second story. Provides that, for every lease or rental agreement entered into on or after July 1, 2019, the lessor shall disclose that: (1) the property is located in a special flood hazard area or an area of potential flooding, if the lessor has actual knowledge of that fact; and (2) the lessor's insurance does not cover the loss of the lessee's personal possessions and it is recommended that the lessee consider purchasing renter's insurance and flood insurance to insure his or her possessions from loss due to fire, flood, or other risk of loss. Effective immediately.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2019
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 15, 2019 Last action Mar 28, 2019
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Committee
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Mar 28, 2019
Committee
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
upper
Mar 22, 2019
Upper · Passed
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 28, 2019
upper
Feb 27, 2019
Committee
Assigned to Judiciary
upper
Feb 15, 2019
Committee
Referred to Assignments
upper
0 primary · 3 co-sponsors

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